Match the words with the most closely associated term.
-Divergent plate boundary
A)layer between crust and mantle
B)where plates move toward each other
C)where plates move apart
D)where plates move laterally beside each other

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A divergent plate boundary is the boundary where two plates move apart from each other. This creates a space between the plates where magma rises up and solidifies, creating new rock and eventually expanding the Earth's crust.

Match the Words with the Most Closely Associated Term