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Forces in Earth's Crust

Question 8 • RMA FL-2001310-Earth/Space Science Semester 2

Which type of basin forms at divergent boundaries?

Answer
A
rift
B
strike-slip
C
wedge
D
arc

Explanation

At a divergent boundary, tectonic plates move apart. The crust stretches and drops between faults, forming a rift basin. Strike-slip basins form where plates slide past one another, while wedge and arc basins are associated with other tectonic settings.

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