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

Question

Both the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean are getting smaller.
• The Atlantic Ocean is growing smaller, while the Pacific Ocean is getting larger.
• Both the Ailantic Ocean and the Pacic Ocean are getting larger.
• The Atlantic Ocean is getting larger, while the Pacific Ocean is getting smaller.

Answer 1

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

This is due to the process of plate tectonics, where the mid-Atlantic ridge is a divergent boundary causing the Atlantic Ocean to widen, while the Pacific Ocean is being subducted at various convergent boundaries, leading to its reduction over geological time.