New crust forms along divergent plate boundaries. Yet, Earth is not getting larger. Why?

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More mass would have to be added in order for it to increse i believe

Mous answered Sep 8, 2017

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In order for the Earth to get larger, more mass would have to be added. Since no new mass is added in the process, It's size doesn't increase.

Ashmin Kaul answered Sep 10, 2017

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