When two continental plates pull apart, it is called
A) plate divergence.
B) plate convergence.
C) transform plate margins.
D) plate slip.
E) transform collision margin.

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When two continental plates pull apart, it is called plate divergence. This process causes the formation of a rift valley and can eventually lead to the complete separation of the two plates, creating a new ocean basin.

When Two Continental Plates Pull Apart, It Is Called