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

A. Divergent movement

B. Convergent movement

C. Transform fault movement

D. Parallel movement

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Most active divergent plate boundaries occur between oceanic plates and exist as mid-oceanic ridges. Divergent boundaries also form volcanic islands which occur when the plates move apart to produce gaps which molten lava rises to fill.