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

Question

Responses

A. The Atlantic Ocean is growing smaller, while the Pacific Ocean is getting larger.
B. Both the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean are getting larger.
C. Both the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean are getting smaller.
D. The Atlantic Ocean is getting larger, while the Pacific Ocean is getting smaller.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

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

This occurs due to the process of plate tectonics, where the Atlantic Ocean is widening due to seafloor spreading, while the Pacific Ocean is shrinking largely due to subduction zones where oceanic plates are being forced under continental plates.