Use the figure below to answer the following questions.

-In the figure, which of the deformations appears most similar to what might be expected along a divergent plate boundary?
A) original
B) X
C) Y
D) Z

Question

Use the figure below to answer the following questions.
 
-In the figure, which of the deformations appears most similar to what might be expected along a divergent plate boundary?
A) original 
B) X 
C) Y 
D) Z

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Deformation Y shows the separation of the layers, which is a common feature of plate divergence where magma rises to fill the gap between the plates.

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