Which of the following contains a modern continental rift?
A) eastern North America
B) eastern Africa
C) eastern Europe
D) eastern Pacific Ocean
E) East Timor

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Eastern Africa is home to the East African Rift, a modern continental rift where the African Plate is splitting into two new separate plates: the Nubian Plate and the Somali Plate. This geological feature is characterized by a series of rifts, faults, and volcanoes, and it is a prime example of continental rifting where the Earth's crust is being pulled apart.

Which of the Following Contains a Modern Continental Rift