Question

what happens at a divergent boundary?

a. two tectonic plates move toward each other.
b. two tectonic plates move away from each other.
c. one tectonic plate slides under another.
d. two tectonic plates slide past each other.

Explanation:

A divergent boundary is a type of tectonic - plate boundary where two tectonic plates move away from each other. Option A describes a convergent boundary, option C is subduction (a part of convergent boundaries), and option D describes a transform - fault boundary.

Answer:

B. Two tectonic plates move away from each other.