Which of the following is true of divergent plate boundaries? A)rifting occurs there. B)compressional forces exist there. C)ocean crust can be destroyed there. D)are characteristic of subduction zones. E)they most frequently occur within continental plates.

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Divergent plate boundaries are characterized by the rifting, or pulling apart, of tectonic plates. This often results in the formation of a new oceanic crust as magma rises up and solidifies between the separating plates.

Which of the Following Is True of divergent Plate Boundaries