Geologists know that oceanic ridges are geologically very active because they ____.
A) have a high diversity of oceanic life
B) have many layers of sedimentary rock
C) are the site of ancient continental slopes
D) have many small earthquakes and are the site of recent volcanic eruptions
E) are the site of oceanic trenches
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