During extension in divergent plate boundaries a rift valley forms as a central ____.
A) horst
B) strike-slip fault
C) graben
D) mountain range
E) subduction zone

Name: During extension in divergent plate boundaries a rift valley forms as a central ____. A) horst B) strike-slip fault C) graben D) mountain range E) subduction zone
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During extension in divergent plate boundaries, the crust is pulled apart, causing a graben or a rift valley to form.

During Extension in Divergent Plate Boundaries a Rift Valley Forms