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The Mid-Atlantic Ridge Runs North and South Along the Bottom

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The Mid-Atlantic Ridge runs north and south along the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.Which factor is likely to vary most on the two sides of this ridge?


A) Water pressure
B) Water temperature
C) Sunlight penetration
D) Benthic (bottom) life
E) Pelagic (floating or swimming) life

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