Which two tectonic plates are slowly separating from each other along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge in the south Atlantic? (See Figure 9-15 of Universe, 11th ed.)

Question

Which two tectonic plates are slowly separating from each other along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge in the south Atlantic? (See Figure 9-15 of Universe, 11th ed.)
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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Mid-Atlantic Ridge runs through the center of the Atlantic Ocean and separates the North American Plate and the Eurasian Plate to the east from the South American Plate and the African Plate to the west. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Which Two Tectonic Plates Are Slowly Separating from Each Other