Question

earths lithosphere is made of slabs called plates. the movement within earths interior causes plates to move. how the plates behave affects the shape of earths crust. which statement describes the movement of plates 1 and 2? they are moving toward each other. they are rubbing past each other. they are moving away from each other. they are rising and sinking.

Explanation:

In the diagram, the arrows between Plate 1 and Plate 2 are pointing in opposite directions away from the boundary between them. This indicates a divergent - plate boundary where plates move away from each other.

Answer:

They are moving away from each other.