what is the meaning of `Rift` and `Drift` ?

Answer 1

In geological sciences, a rift is a linear fault zone where two (usually continental) plates are being pulled apart, such as the Mid Atlantic Ridge (or Rift) or the East African Rift. Drift is the movement of continental plates on the earth's surface, usually in relation to each other.

The difference between rift and drift is that in a rift the direction of movement of two (or more) plates is away from each other, and drift simply refers to any movement of individual plates.

Answer 2

Rift and Drift are two stages, rifting occurs first typically following the erosion of mountain ranges which causes sediment loading, bending of the crust, and partial melting of the upwelling astenosphere. This separates the plate that was once joined together and following this separation, the drift stage occurs where the two plates move away from each other. There are three arms created with the rift, forming a Y shape. However, one of the arms will become a failed rift, the other two eventually forming on ocean.

Answer 3

When you start drifting, you create rift