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  • Mid-Ocean Ridges: Formation at Divergent Plate Boundaries
    Mountain chains formed at divergent boundaries are called mid-ocean ridges.

    Here's why:

    * Divergent boundaries are where tectonic plates move apart.

    * As the plates separate, magma from the Earth's mantle rises to the surface, creating new oceanic crust.

    * This process builds up a long, continuous underwater mountain range called a mid-ocean ridge.

    * These ridges are often characterized by volcanic activity and hydrothermal vents.

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