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Mid ocean ridges usually form where tectonic plates are.....
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Mid ocean ridges usually form where tectonic plates are.....

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Ridges occur where two tectonic plates diverge and the mantle pushes up to form new land or ridges as it cools upon coming in contact with the ocean water.
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Mid ocean ridges usually form where tectonic plates are diverging.
diverging means to separate in a different direction.
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