What is formed at a divergent plate boundary?
oceanic crust
metamorphic rock
sedimentary rock
mountains
Oceanic crust is formed at a divergent plate boundary.
are you sure
Yes, I am certain. At a divergent plate boundary, two tectonic plates move away from each other. This movement creates a gap or rift between the plates, which allows magma from the mantle to rise up and fill the gap. This molten material then solidifies and forms new oceanic crust. Therefore, at a divergent plate boundary, oceanic crust is formed.
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Quick Check: Plate Tectonics and the Rock Cycle
Blended Science 8 (5A/5B) - QUARTER 2 / Earth's Energy Systems
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What source of energy drives Earth's plates to move and the rock cycle?
Gravitational forces between Earth and the moon drive the plates to move, and tidal energy drives the rock cycle.
Magnetic forces in the Earth's crust drive the plates to move, and lightning energy drives the rock cycle.
Heat from inside Earth's interior drives the plates to move and the rock cycle.
Solar energy from the sun drives the plates to move, and wind energy drives the rock cycle.
The correct answer is: Heat from inside Earth's interior drives the plates to move and the rock cycle.
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I apologize for the confusion. You are correct, the correct answer is: Heat from inside Earth's interior drives the plates to move and the rock cycle.
Which model closely resembles the thickness of the crust relative to the rest of the earth?
The crust is like the peel of a grapefruit.
The crust is like the yogurt around a yogurt-covered raisin.
The crust is like the shell on a hard-boiled egg.
The crust is like caramel around a caramel apple.