Which of the following best represents the sequence by which a continent splits apart?

A) Seafloor spreading, then continental rifting, then uplift due to mantle upwelling
B) Continental rifting, then seafloor spreading, then uplift due to mantle upwelling
C) Uplift due to mantle upwelling, then continental rifting, then seafloor spreading
D) None of these are correct.


C) Uplift due to mantle upwelling, then continental rifting, then seafloor spreading

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