Question

5 multiple choice 1 point
the great rift valley in africa and the mid-atlantic ridge were both created by which type of boundary?
convergent
divergent
transform
subduction

Explanation:

Identify the geological features

The Great Rift Valley in Africa is a continental rift system.
The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is an underwater mountain range.

Analyze the tectonic processes

Both features are formed by tectonic plates pulling apart.
This pulling-apart motion is characteristic of divergent boundaries.

Evaluate the given options

• Convergent boundaries occur where plates collide.
• Divergent boundaries occur where plates move apart.
• Transform boundaries occur where plates slide past each other.
• Subduction is a process occurring at convergent boundaries.

Therefore, both features are created by divergent boundaries.

Answer:

• convergent
• divergent (Correct answer)
• transform
• subduction