Question

1 multiple choice 1 point the photograph below shows the east african rift valley in africa. which tectonic movement of earths crust is most likely responsible for this feature? convergence of continental crust convergence of oceanic crust divergence of continental crust divergence of oceanic crust

Explanation:

The East African Rift Valley is formed by the separation (divergence) of continental crust. Convergence (coming together) of crusts would lead to different features like mountain - building (in case of continental - continental convergence) or subduction (in case of oceanic - continental or oceanic - oceanic convergence). Since it is a continental feature (in Africa), the divergence of continental crust is the cause.

Answer:

divergence of continental crust