Geologists placed markers in the ocean floor where samples B and D were collected. If the Atlantic ocean contains a
divergent plate boundary near point E, which statement would
describe the motion of the two markers?
A. The markers will move closer together until they are in
the same location.
B. The markers are moving apart, and the distance
between the markers will continue to increase.
C. Both markers are moving west, but they will remain
the same distance apart.
O D. The markers will stay in the same location and remain
the same distance apart.