Constructive Plate Boundary Flashcards
1
Q
What do these plates do
A
They move away from each other, this is known as diverging
2
Q
As the plates move away what happens
A
Magma is able to force its way to the surface, to fill the gap, therefore creating or constructive new land when it cools
3
Q
What do we see as a result of the new lands
A
We may see the development of under water volcanoes and ridges of land.
4
Q
What is the most famous example of under water volcanoes and ridges of land
A
The mid Atlantic ridge
