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Two chains of mountains separated by a large depression in oceans are called ______.

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Mid - oceanic ridge
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Top - oceanic valley
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Bottom - oceanic mountain
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Mid - oceanic hill
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The correct option is A Mid - oceanic ridge
A mid-oceanic ridge refers to submerged hills and mountains. They are Hundreds of kilometers wide and thousands of kilometers long. They are mountain ranges like the Himalayas. The tall peaks rise above sea level and become marine islands. A mid-oceanic ridge is composed of two chains of mountains separated by a large depression.

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