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Are there mountains ridges valleys and plains on the ocean floor?

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What is difference between ocean ridges and rises?

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Do divergent plate boundaries only occur on the ocean floor?

No, divergent plate boundaries can occur both on the ocean floor and on land. When they occur on the ocean floor, they create mid-ocean ridges, while on land they can create rift valleys.


What are the features of the ocean floor?

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How does sea floor spreading alter the shape of the ocean floor?

Sea floor spreading occurs when new oceanic crust is formed at mid-ocean ridges and pushes the existing crust apart. As the new crust cools and solidifies, it creates a symmetrical pattern where the ocean floor becomes wider. This process alters the shape of the ocean floor by creating a series of parallel ridges and valleys.


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The youngest rocks in the ocean floor are located at the mid ocean?

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What are the three regions of the ocean floor?

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What is the floor of the ocean called?

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Does divergent boundaries have any features?

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