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Question 10 • DRHS GA-GSE Earth Systems

For Boundary D, look at the map under the "Show location” checkbox. Identify locations (shown with red lines) of divergent boundaries. Where can divergent boundaries be found? Choose three correct answers.along the middle of the Atlantic Oceanalong the eastern coast of North Americabetween Africa and Asiabetween Australia and Asiaalong the eastern coast of South Americaalong the middle of the Indian Ocean

Answer
A
along the middle of the Atlantic Ocean
B
along the eastern coast of North America
C
between Africa and Asia
D
between Australia and Asia
E
along the eastern coast of South America
F
along the middle of the Indian Ocean

Explanation

Divergent boundaries are places where tectonic plates move apart. The Mid-Atlantic Ridge runs along the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, and spreading ridges also run through the middle of the Indian Ocean. The Red Sea, between Africa and Asia, is another divergent boundary where the plates are pulling apart.

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