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

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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.

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

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

Answer 1

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 work, such as seafloor spreading in the Atlantic, which causes the ocean to widen, while subduction zones in the Pacific are causing it to shrink.