Question

earthquakes and mid - ocean ridges result when tectonic plates _________. separate come together slide past each other rise

Explanation:

When tectonic plates separate, magma rises to fill the gap. This can cause earthquakes and the formation of mid - ocean ridges as new crust is created. When plates come together, it leads to subduction or mountain - building. When they slide past each other, it causes transform - fault earthquakes but not mid - ocean ridges. Plate rising is not directly related to mid - ocean ridges and earthquakes in this context.

Answer:

A. separate