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What is a divergent boundary?

A divergent boundary is an area where two crustal plates are separating.

What does a divergent boundary form?

Volcanic islands.

How does a divergent boundary form?

Most active divergent plate boundaries occur between oceanic plates and exist as mid-oceanic ridges.

Where is this boundary located?

<p>On the ocean floor where there are weaknesses in the crust.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when huge masses are moving and spread apart?

<p>A crack in the ocean floor appears.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What rushes up to fill the gap that appears when the huge masses spread apart?

<p>Magma.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does magma form when the gap is filled?

<p>Brand new crust.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What directions do the plates go?

<p>They go left and right.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What two types of divergent boundaries are there?

<p>Oceanic and continental.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of divergent boundary is thin?

<p>Oceanic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are divergent boundaries?

<p>Where two plates are moving away from each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the 2 types of divergent boundaries?

<p>Oceanic and continental.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Divergent Boundaries Overview

  • A divergent boundary is the location where two crustal plates separate.
  • This process primarily happens along oceanic crusts, forming mid-oceanic ridges.

Formation and Features

  • Divergent boundaries lead to the creation of volcanic islands when plates move apart, allowing molten lava to rise and fill the gaps.
  • Active divergent boundaries are characterized by cracks in the ocean floor, which occurs due to weaknesses in the crust.

Mechanics of Divergence

  • As massive tectonic plates shift and spread apart, they create a gap that allows magma to ascend and fill the void.
  • This upwelling magma cools and solidifies, forming new crust.

Types of Divergent Boundaries

  • There are two main types of divergent boundaries: oceanic and continental.
  • Oceanic divergent boundaries are thinner compared to continental divergent boundaries.
  • The plates typically move in lateral directions (left and right) away from each other.

Geographical Context

  • Most divergent boundaries are situated on the ocean floor, where they are predominantly found between oceanic plates.

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Test your knowledge on divergent boundaries with this quiz. Learn about how these geological features form, their characteristics, and the volcanic activity associated with them. Perfect for students studying Earth Science or Geology.

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