Collision Plate Boundary Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
1
Q

What are both plates made from

A

The same type of crust

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Because they are the same weight what can’t happen

A

Neither of them can sink so the crust crashes together and starts to be forced upwards

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What forms when the plates are forced upwards

A

Fold mountains

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What type of crust is used in this plate boundary

A

Continental

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly