Oceanic ridges represent ________ percent of the earth's surface.

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Oceanic ridges, also known as mid-oceanic ridges, are underwater mountain ranges that form at divergent plate boundaries where tectonic plates are spreading apart. They circle the globe and stretch for more than 70,000 kilometers. 
According to NOAA, oceanic ridges cover more than 20% of the Earth's surface, making them one of the largest geological features on our planet. Therefore, option C)20 is the correct answer.

Oceanic Ridges Represent ________ Percent of the Earth's Surface