16. (1) what nation is split apart by the mid atlantic ridge? a. the north pole b. the arctic region c. greenland d. iceland

The correct answer is D. Iceland

Explanation

The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is a mountain range resulting from the process of divergence between the Euroasia and North American tectonic plates in the north, and the divergence between South American and African plates in the south. This ridge is located on the Atlantic ocean floor and is one fo the largest mountain ranges crossing this Ocean from South to North. Additionally, This mountain range crosses the volcanic island of Iceland located in the Atlantic Ocean, where, as a result of this geological activity, there are rock walls created from these divergence processes. So, the correct answer is D. Iceland