What happens to the depth of the seafloor moving away from a mid-ocean ridge?
A) The seafloor deepens adjacent to the ridge.
B) The seafloor shallows adjacent to the ridge.
C) The seafloor depth does not change adjacent to the ridge.

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As new crust is formed at a mid-ocean ridge, it is hot and less dense, causing it to be elevated. As it moves away from the ridge, it cools, becomes denser, and sinks, causing the seafloor to deepen.

What Happens to the Depth of the Seafloor Moving Away