A boundary where plates are spreading apart is a ________.
A) divergent plate boundary
B) convergent plate boundary
C) segregating plate boundary
D) subducting plate boundaries
E) gondwana plate boundaries

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A divergent plate boundary is where two tectonic plates are moving away from each other, causing the formation of new crust. This can occur on land or under the ocean, typically resulting in features like mid-ocean ridges or rift valleys.

A Boundary Where Plates Are Spreading Apart Is a ________