Select ALL responses that correctly answer the question below. Which of the following are accurate descriptions of Mid-Ocean Ridge systems? Mid-ocean ridges form at convergent plate boundaries.
Mid-ocean ridges are huge underwater mountain ranges that are found in every ocean basin.
Mid-ocean ridges contain the oldest rocks found on Earth.
Mid-ocean ridges are the birthplace of the new sea floor.

[ answer ]

foliated

[ explanation ]

foliation forms in a rock when pressure squeezes the rock together. the rock then has a design of many different color little lines. there are three types of foliated rock. the types are slate, schist, and gneiss. each type of foliated rock is different based on grain size and foliation characteristics. the lines appear when the rock has been under pressure.

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