Which of the following choices represents a rate of seafloor spreading commonly associated with a ridge such as the Mid-Atlantic Ridge?
A)1-5 mm/yr
B)1-5 cm/yr
C)1-5 m/yr
D)1-5 km/yr

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The rate of seafloor spreading at ridges such as the Mid-Atlantic Ridge is typically between 1-5 cm/yr. This is due to the movement of tectonic plates that causes new oceanic crust to form and spread apart at a relatively slow rate.

Which of the Following Choices Represents a Rate of Seafloor