How does the East African Rift relate to plate tectonics?
A) The rift lies on an oceanic spreading center where two plates are diverging.
B) The rift lies on a continental rift where two plates are diverging.
C) The rift lies on a subduction zone where two plates are converging.
D) The rift lies on a continent with a hot spot below it.
Answer: B
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