Which describes how the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean changes over time?(1 point)

Responses

The Atlantic Ocean is getting larger, while the Pacific Ocean is getting smaller.
The Atlantic Ocean is getting larger, while the Pacific Ocean is getting smaller.

Both the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean are getting smaller.
Both the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean are getting smaller.

Both the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean are getting larger.
Both the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean are getting larger.

The Atlantic Ocean is growing smaller, while the Pacific Ocean is getting larger.

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The correct response is: The Atlantic Ocean is getting larger, while the Pacific Ocean is getting smaller.

This is due to the tectonic processes at play, specifically the movements of tectonic plates, where the Atlantic Ocean is widening due to the divergence of the North American and Eurasian plates, while the Pacific Ocean is experiencing subduction and shrinkage.