Question

3 a ______ boundary marks two plates that move apart from each other (4 points)
convergent
transform
divergent
transient

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Convergent boundaries: Plates move toward each other (collide), so this is incorrect.
• Transform boundaries: Plates slide past each other, not apart, so incorrect.
• Divergent boundaries: By definition, these are boundaries where two tectonic plates move away from each other.
• Transient: Not a term for tectonic plate boundaries in this context, so incorrect.

Answer:

C. divergent