Divergent plate boundaries are associated with mid-ocean ridges, not traditional mountains. Here's why:

* Divergent Plate Boundaries: These occur when tectonic plates move apart.

* Mid-Ocean Ridges: At these boundaries, magma from the Earth's mantle rises to the surface, creating new oceanic crust. This process builds up underwater mountain ranges called mid-ocean ridges.

While these ridges are technically mountains, they are not the towering peaks you typically associate with the term "mountain". They are more subtle rises on the ocean floor.

Here's a breakdown:

* Continental Divergent Boundaries: While less common, continental divergent boundaries can form rift valleys. These valleys are areas where the crust is thinning and eventually may split apart to form new ocean basins.

* Examples: The Mid-Atlantic Ridge, the East Pacific Rise, and the Iceland rift zone are all examples of mid-ocean ridges. The East African Rift Valley is an example of a continental rift.

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