D A N I E L R .

A G U I N A L D O N A T I O N A L H I G H S C H O O L
Matina, Davao City
A Project Sterling Silver Accredited Public Secondary School
S C I E N C E D E P A R T M E N T
“Preparing Scientifically, Technologically and Environmentally Literate and Functional Members of Society"

Names:_____________________________________________________Section:_______________Date:___________
Unit 1 Group number: ________
ACTIVITY # 4
MODULE 1 Going Separate Ways Score:______________

Objectives:
• Explain the processes that occur along divergent boundaries.
• Determine the results of plates that are moving apart.

Materials: photographs of Rift Valleys and Oceanic Ridges

Procedure:

1. Analyze the photographs of rift valleys (topmost pictures) and oceanic ridges below, and answer the questions that
follow.

Q1. What are common in the four pictures?

Q2. Millions of years ago, the land masses in each picture were once connected. What do you think is happening to the
Earth’s crust in those pictures?

Q3. If this event continues for millions of years, what do you think will be the effect on the crust?
Q4. Complete the drawing below to illustrate your answer in question number 3.

AFTER MILLIONS OF YEARS