Question

The mid oceanic ridge is the site of most of the volcanic eruptions which take place under the oceans. Which type of plate boundary is formed at the crest of the mid oceanic ridge?

Options

• Convergent boundary

• Divergent boundary

• Transform boundary

• None of these

Answer 1

Divergent boundary

Explanation:

The mid oceanic ridge is an underwater mountain system formed by the divergence of two tectonic plates, which results in volcanic activity as magma emerges from the rift at the ridge crest.