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Both the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean are getting larger.
Both the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean are getting larger.
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.
The Atlantic Ocean is getting larger, while the Pacific Ocean is getting smaller.
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The correct response is:
Both the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean are getting larger.
This reflects the process of seafloor spreading at mid-ocean ridges, particularly the mid-Atlantic ridge, which causes the Atlantic Ocean to widen over time, while subduction zones around the Pacific Ocean cause it to potentially get larger as well. However, it's important to note that specific regional variations can occur, but overall, the trend is that both oceans are expanding.
