Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a mid-ocean divergent boundary?

A. A rift runs along the axis of mid-ocean ridges because of movement as the plates diverge from each other.
B. As the plates move apart, solid lithosphere move upward into the asthenosphere.
C. Submarine lava flows form new ocean crust.
D. Mid-ocean ridges are elevated above the surrounding seafloor.


Answer: B

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