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part a
what process is occurring along the mid-atlantic ridge to cre
a convergent boundary
b subducting convergent boundary
c transform boundary
d divergent boundary
(b)
part b
using your knowledge of plate tectonics, choose all of the correct tecto
a convection currents are causing tectonic plates to move apart.
b the spreading of plates creates new oceanic crust.
c the plates are pushing together which caused volcanoes and ne
Part A: The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is a site where tectonic plates move apart, which defines a divergent boundary. Convergent boundaries involve plates colliding, subducting convergent boundaries have one plate sliding under another, and transform boundaries involve plates sliding past each other.
Part B: At divergent ocean ridges like the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, mantle convection currents drive plates apart. As plates move away, magma rises to fill the gap, cooling to form new oceanic crust. Plates pushing together describes convergent boundaries, not divergent ones.
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Part A: D. Divergent Boundary
Part B:
A. Convection currents are causing tectonic plates to move apart.
B. The spreading of plates creates new oceanic crust.