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plate tectonics: divergent boundaries
what is the driving force behind the movement of tectonic plates at divergent boundaries?
gravitational forces
magnetic fields
magma welling from below
Brief Explanations
At divergent boundaries, magma rises from the mantle below, pushing the tectonic plates apart. Gravitational forces and magnetic fields are not the main driving - forces for plate movement at these boundaries.
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