Where does new oceanic crust form?
Correct answer: D. At mid-ocean ridges
- A. At volcanic hotspots
- B. At deep-sea trenches
- C. At continental shelves
- D. At mid-ocean ridges
Explanation
Magma rises at mid-ocean ridges, creating new oceanic crust that spreads outward.
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