New magma is coming up between two separating plates. What often forms at the boundary that is shown in the image? . (1 point)

Responses

subduction zone
subduction zone

divergent boundary
divergent boundary

mid-ocean range
mid-ocean range

transform boundary

1 answer

The correct response is divergent boundary. At a divergent boundary, tectonic plates move apart, and new magma rises to fill the gap, often forming features like mid-ocean ridges or mid-ocean ranges.