Divergent Plate Boundaries

question 35

Multiple Choice

Divergent plate boundaries

• A) Always result in rifts along which new oceanic crust is created.
• B) May result in rifts on continents, but may also "fail" or stop, resulting in topographically low areas.
• C) Are no longer a potential hazard if they are not actively rifting.
• D) Are simple curvilinear features on all ocean floors.

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