Divergent Plate Boundaries Can Occur Where Spreading Occurs Under a Continent

question 56

Multiple Choice

Divergent plate boundaries can occur where spreading occurs under a continent, for example ___.

• A) the Red Sea
• B) the Himalayan Mountains
• C) the Alps
• D) the Gulf of Mexico
• E) the Mediterranean Sea

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Definitions:

Neuroglia

Structures that function as support cells for other neurons, including astrocytes, microglia, and oligodendrocytes; also called neuroglial cells.

Ascending Track

In neuroscience or anatomy, it typically refers to nerve pathways that move up from the spinal cord to the brain.

Cerebellum

A major part of the brain located at the back of the skull that is responsible for coordinating voluntary movements and maintaining balance and posture.

Skeletal Muscle Contractions

The process by which muscle fibers of the skeletal system shorten and generate force, enabling movement of the body's bones and organs.