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Segments of Mid-Ocean Ridge Systems Are Offset

Question 11

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Segments of mid-ocean ridge systems are offset.Between the offset segments we observe ________.

A) a second series of ridges,perpendicular to the main set
B) deep-ocean trenches
C) transform faults
D) hot spots

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