Constructive boundary Flashcards
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At the constructive boundary
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the plates are moving apart
The Mid Atlantic Ridge is an example of a constructive plate boundary
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What occurs at a constructive boundary
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At a constructive plate margin. the plates move apart from one another.
When this happens the magma from the mantle rises up to make (or construct) new land in the form of a shield volcano.
The movement of the plates over the mantle can cause earthquakes
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