What happens to tectonic plates at divergent boundaries?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) They move away from each other
Explanation:
• At divergent boundaries, tectonic plates pull apart from each other.
• Magma rises to fill the gap, forming new crust.
• This process occurs at mid-ocean ridges, such as the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.
• Results in sea-floor spreading.
• Also leads to volcanic activity and shallow earthquakes.
Information Booster:
• Divergent boundaries on continents create rift valleys (e.g., East African Rift).
• Convergent → plates collide; Transform → plates slide past each other.
Additional Knowledge:
(a) Incorrect — they move continuously.
(c) Describes transform boundary.
(d) Describes convergent boundary.