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question 16 of 20 :
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1. plate divergence is best described as a/an ______ process.

a. isostatic
b. taphrogenic
c. epeirogenic
d. orogenic
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Explanation:

• Isostatic processes relate to balancing of Earth's crust (e.g., glacial rebound), not plate divergence.
• Taphrogenic processes involve faulting and rifting, which is characteristic of plate divergence (where plates move apart, creating rifts).
• Epeirogenic processes are broad, vertical movements of continents, not related to plate divergence.
• Orogenic processes involve mountain - building (convergent plate boundaries), not divergence.

Answer:

B. taphrogenic