Question

5 the image represents what occurs when (4 points)

• tectonic plates move towards each other
• tectonic plates move away from each other
• tectonic plates slide past each other
• tectonic plates collide on each other

Explanation:

The diagram shows tectonic plates with arrows indicating movement away from each other (divergent boundary behavior). When plates move away, new crust forms (like mid - ocean ridges or rift valleys). Moving towards/colliding is convergent (mountains, subduction), sliding past is transform (faults, earthquakes). So the correct option is the one with plates moving away.

Answer:

B. tectonic plates move away from each other (assuming the options are labeled A, B, C, D with this as the second option; if original labels differ, adjust to match the option text "tectonic plates move away from each other")