Which of the following does NOT describe continental rifting?
A) if rifting continues the continent will remain intact
B) occurs on a continent
C) includes a broad uplift of the land surface as magma ascends

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Continental rifting involves the splitting apart of a continent, which can eventually lead to the formation of a new ocean basin if the rifting continues. Therefore, if rifting continues, the continent will not remain intact, making this statement incorrect.

Which of the Following Does NOT Describe Continental Rifting