Mid-Ocean Ridges

Question 1

How is a mid-ocean ridge formed?

Answer 1

When two plates pull apart, molten magma rises from the mantle and fills the gap between the plates. When the magma reaches sea water, it cools and solidifies.

Question 2

Name three volcanoes on Iceland

Answer 2

Krafla, Hekla, Surtesy

Question 3

What is a mid-ocean ridge?

Answer 3

A mid-ocean ridge is an underwater mountain range. It is formed where two plates pull apart