Geography Lithosphere

Q. Which one of the following plate movements is responsible for the formation of midocean ridge?

A
Transform fault movement
B
Divergent movement
C
Convergent movement
D
Parallel movement

Correct Answer

Divergent movement

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    B)1 and 4
    C)1 and 3
    D)3 and 4
    Answer: 1 and 2
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    B)on the western ghats
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    D)on the Malwa plateau
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    A)Patagonia Plateau
    B)Colorado Plateau
    C)Pamir Plateau
    D)Potwar Plateau
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    B)12 hours
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    C)Indus-Ganga Brahmaputra Plain
    D)The Coastal Plains
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    C)1941 - 1951
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