At these boundaries, two plates move away from one another.
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The question is asking about the type of tectonic plate boundary where two plates move away from each other. The options provided suggest different types of boundaries in plate tectonics.
Answer
divergent
At these boundaries, two plates move away from one another, and this is known as a divergent boundary.
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At these boundaries, two plates move away from one another, and this is known as a divergent boundary.
More Information
Divergent boundaries are where tectonic plates move apart, allowing magma to rise from the mantle, forming new crust.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing divergent boundaries with convergent boundaries, where plates move towards each other.
Sources
- What are the different types of plate tectonic boundaries? - oceanexplorer.noaa.gov
- Plate Boundaries: Divergent, Convergent, and Transform - calacademy.org
- Understanding plate motions [This Dynamic Earth, USGS] - pubs.usgs.gov
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