Divergent evolution is the opposite of convergent evolution. Divergent evolution occurs when two species share a common ancestor and evolve one or more characteristics that make them different to each ...

New crust is continually being pushed away from divergent boundaries (where sea ... The boundary where the two plates meet is called a convergent boundary. Deep trenches appear at these boundaries ...

For more on divergent boundary, go to The Sea Floor Spread. Also known as subduction boundary, a convergent boundary occurs where one plate slides under another as the two are pushed together.