As lithosphere cools to the sides of a mid-ocean ridge,it begins to ____________.
A)rise with respect to material located closer to the ridge axis
B)sink with respect to material located closer to the ridge axis

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As the lithosphere cools, it becomes denser and sinks with respect to material located closer to the ridge axis. This is known as thermal subsidence.

As Lithosphere Cools to the Sides of a Mid-Ocean Ridge,it