GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

TECTONICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A divergent boundary occurs where two plates move in which of the following ways?
A
toward each other
B
away from each other
C
past each other
D
over each other
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A divergent boundary occurs when two tectonic plates move away from each other. Along these boundaries, earthquakes are common and magma (molten rock) rises from the Earth’s mantle to the surface, solidifying to create new oceanic crust. The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is an example of divergent plate boundaries .

Detailed explanation-2: -When two plates are moving away from each other, we call this a divergent plate boundary. Along these boundaries, magma rises from deep within the Earth and erupts to form new crust on the lithosphere. Most divergent plate boundaries are underwater and form submarine mountain ranges called oceanic spreading ridges.

Detailed explanation-3: -At divergent boundaries, plates move away from each other. At convergent boundaries, plates move towards each other. At transform boundaries, plates move alongside each other.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are two types of divergent boundaries, categorized by where they occur: continental rift zones and mid-ocean ridges.

Detailed explanation-5: -Convergent Boundaries: When Two Plates Move toward Each Other.

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