Question

question 6 (1 point)
click on plates and boundaries tab
between which two plate does diverging boundaries occur?
a nazca plate and south american plate
b african plate and arabian plate
c eurasian plate and indian plate
d pacific plate and australian plate

Explanation:

To determine where a diverging boundary occurs, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Nazca Plate and South American Plate have a convergent boundary (subduction zone).
• Option b: African Plate and Arabian Plate are separated by a diverging boundary (part of the Great Rift Valley system, where plates move apart).
• Option c: Eurasian Plate and Indian Plate have a convergent boundary (formed the Himalayas).
• Option d: Pacific Plate and Australian Plate have a convergent or transform boundary in most areas.

Answer:

b. African Plate and Arabian Plate