Question

select the correct answer. which kind of plate movement is shown in this figure? a. uplift b. subduction c. divergent d. lateral slipping

Explanation:

To determine the plate movement, we analyze the figure:

• Option A (uplift): Uplift is about vertical rising of land, not matching the figure's plate separation with magma rising.
• Option B (subduction): Subduction involves one plate going under another, which is not shown here.
• Option C (divergent): Divergent boundaries have plates moving apart, allowing magma to rise (as seen in the figure with the gap and magma), matching the description.
• Option D (lateral slipping): Lateral slipping (transform boundaries) involves plates sliding past each other, not separating with magma rise.

So the correct answer is the one representing plates moving apart with magma upwelling, which is divergent.

Answer:

C. divergent