Question

question 10 (1 point)
how did a divergent boundary create the country of iceland, the only location where the mid - ocean ridge rises above sea level?
o a
two oceanic plates moved apart, lava upwelled and cooled, building land above the ocean surface
b
two plates moved together, explosive lava created an island
c
one oceanic plate subducted under a continental plate, breaking off into the ocean as iceland
d
two oceanic plates collided, uplifting a non - volcanic mountain

Explanation:

A divergent boundary occurs when two tectonic plates move apart. In the case of Iceland, it is formed by a divergent boundary where two oceanic plates move apart. When two oceanic plates move apart, magma rises to fill the gap. As the magma cools, it forms new land. This process is called seafloor spreading.

Answer:

a. Two oceanic plates moved apart, lava upwelled and cooled, building land above the ocean surface.