In Hess's concept of plate tectonic movement, the deep furrow that runs along the center of the mid-ocean ridges represents

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The deep furrow that runs along the center of the mid-ocean ridges represents the site of newly formed crust that is moving laterally in two directions, as the plates separate and move away from each other. This is a key feature of plate tectonics theory.

In Hess's Concept of Plate Tectonic Movement, the Deep Furrow