Question

choose the correct answer. how is the process of new crust formation at divergent boundaries balanced on earth? by the constant influx of meteorites by the uplift of mountain ranges by the disappearance of crust at other locations

Explanation:

To determine how new crust formation at divergent boundaries is balanced on Earth, we analyze each option:

1. "by the constant influx of meteorites": Meteorites add negligible mass to Earth's crust and don't balance new crust formation.
2. "by the uplift of mountain ranges": Mountain uplift is a result of tectonic forces (like convergent boundaries) but doesn't balance new crust from divergent boundaries.
3. "by the disappearance of crust at other locations": At convergent boundaries, one tectonic plate subducts (goes under another), causing crust to be recycled (disappear). This recycles crust, balancing the new crust formed at divergent boundaries (where plates move apart, and magma rises to form new crust).

Answer:

by the disappearance of crust at other locations