[Convergent plate boundary] Formation of landforms

Question 1

Convergence plate boundary involve the following plates …

[3 different combination]

Answer 1

Convergence of:

1. Oceanic - Oceanic
2. Continental - Continental
3. Oceanic - Continental

Question 2

The CONVERGENCE of continental - continental plates involves ____ force.

Answer 2

The convergence of continental - continental plates involves COMPRESSIONAL force.

Question 3

Will any plates be subducted at the convergence of continental - continental plates?

Answer 3

No because both continental plates are LIGHT and hence, resist subduction.

Question 4

When two continental plates converge, ______ is formed.

Answer 4

When two continental plates converge, FOLD MOUNTAIN is formed.

Question 5

Fold mountains are formed when …

[4 steps]

Answer 5

1. Two continental plates converge against one another.
2. Both have similar densities and hence, no subduction takes place.
3. The plates break, slide along fracture and buckle,.
4. The compressional force result in the top layer of the crust to fold upwards.

Question 6

An example of fold mountain is …

Answer 6

Himalayas / Mt Everest

Question 7

Which plate will be subducted when continental - oceanic plates CONVERGE?

Answer 7

Oceanic plate because it is made of heavier/ denser rocks.

Question 8

When continental - oceanic plates CONVERGE, _____, ______ and ______ are formed.

Answer 8

When continental - oceanic plates CONVERGE, OCEANIC TRENCH, FOLD MOUNTAINS and VOLCANOES are formed.