As indicated in the drawing below, the South American and African tectonic plates form a divergent boundary. Which statement best describes what is happening at the boundary between these two plates? (HS-ESS2-1) African Plate South American Plate One of the plates will descend beneath the other. b. New ocean crust will be formed at the boundary. C. Mountains will form as the edges of the two plates collide. d. The two plates will slide past each other horizontally. a.

As indicated in the drawing below, the South American and African tectonic plates form a divergent boundary. Which statement best describes what is happening at the boundary between these two plates? (HS-ESS2-1) African Plate South American Plate One of the plates will descend beneath the other. b. New ocean crust will be formed at the boundary. C. Mountains will form as the edges of the two plates collide. d. The two plates will slide past each other horizontally. a.