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    The Dominant Force at Divergent Boundaries Is
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The Dominant Force at Divergent Boundaries Is

Question 60

Question 60

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The dominant force at divergent boundaries is


A) compression.
B) tension.
C) shearing.
D) similar to that in reverse faulting.

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