Rift valleys are associated with ____ plate boundaries.
A) divergent
B) transform
C) continental-continental convergent
D) oceanic-oceanic convergent
E) oceanic-continental convergent

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Rift valleys are formed when two tectonic plates move apart or diverge. As the plates move apart, magma rises to the surface, creating a new crust. Eventually, the new crust cools and solidifies, creating a narrow valley with steep walls called a rift valley. This process occurs along divergent plate boundaries, where two plates are moving away from each other. Examples of rift valleys include the East African Rift Valley and the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.

Rift Valleys Are Associated with ____ Plate Boundaries