Question

critical thinking
use the diagram to answer the following questions.
9 identify what type of stress is shown in the diagram?
10 relate which type of tectonic plate boundary is associated with this type of stress?
11 explain which type of landform forms at the plate boundary as a result of this stress?

Explanation:

Step1: Recall plate - boundary landforms

At a divergent tectonic plate boundary, where tensional stress (not compressional as wrongly marked) is present, magma rises up to fill the gap between the separating plates.

Step2: Identify the landform

The rising magma cools and solidifies to form new crust, creating mid - ocean ridges.

Answer:

Mid - ocean ridges