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Completed Divergent Boundary Model

Parts 2 and 3 fit over Part 1 and pull apart to model the spreading sea floor crust.

The +'s and -'s show the magnetic striping found on the crust moving away from the ridge. You may
want to color all of the + crust one color and the - crust another color to further show the
differences.

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