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

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

Answer 1

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

This is due to tectonic plate movements, where the Atlantic Ocean is generally widening because of seafloor spreading, while the Pacific Ocean is shrinking as its edges are being subducted into the mantle.