Question

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The movement of tectonic plates in two locations is described below:

Location A: Tectonic plates sliding in opposite directions crash together
Location B: Tectonic plates move apart

Which statement is most likely correct?

Mountains may form in both locations.
There is no chance of earthquakes in the two locations.
New land may form in Location B but not in Location A.
Volcanic eruptions may occur in Location A but not in Location B.

Answer 1

The correct statement is that new land may form in Location B but not in Location A due to divergent and convergent boundaries respectively.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the scenarios given, the statement that is most likely correct is 'New land may form in Location B but not in Location A.' This is because Location A, where tectonic plates are crashing together, is indicative of a convergent boundary. This can lead to the formation of mountains through uplift, but typically not the creation of new land. Location B, where plates move apart, describes a divergent boundary, which is where new crust can form as magma rises from the mantle and solidifies, such as at mid-ocean ridges or in rift valleys.

Answer 2

New land may form in Location B but not in Location A.

When tectonic plates slide past each other in opposite directions, earthquakes occur along the fault, so that is no new land. But in Location B, when plates move apart, magma comes up through the cracks and can form ridges or mid-ocean ridges.