Q641
The total length of the oceanic ridge systems is of the order of
A.
40000 km
B.
65000 km
AnswerC.
95000 km
D.
150000 km
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The total length of the oceanic ridge systems is of the order of 65000 km. The massive Mid-Ocean Ridge system wraps around the globe like seams on a baseball, stretching an impressive 65,000 kilometers (40,390 miles). The majority of the system is underwater, with an average water depth to the top of the ridge of 2,500 meters (8,200 feet).