Question

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1. at the east african rift, the african plate is separating into two smaller plates that are moving in opposite directions. based on this, which type of boundary exists at the east african rift?

○ a. subduction
○ b. convergent
○ c. divergent
○ d. transform

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Explanation:

To determine the plate boundary at the East African Rift, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Subduction is a process where one plate moves under another, not related to separation, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: Convergent boundaries involve plates moving toward each other (colliding), not separating, so B is incorrect.
• Option C: Divergent boundaries occur when plates move away from each other (separating), which matches the description of the African Plate splitting into two plates moving in opposite directions at the East African Rift.
• Option D: Transform boundaries involve plates sliding past each other horizontally, not separating, so D is incorrect.

Answer:

C. Divergent