Mid-ocean ridges are higher than surrounding oceanic crust primarily because
A. two plates are colliding.
B. the lithosphere is thinner and hotter.
C. the crust is thicker.
D. the crust is stronger.
E. transform faulting uplifts the rocks.
Answer: B
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