Earth's Structure and Destructive Plate Boundaries Flashcards
1
Q
What composes of the Earth’s structure?
A
The Crust, Mantle, Outer core, and Inner core.
2
Q
What drives both a continental plate and oceanic plate towards each other?
A
Convection currents in the Mantle.
3
Q
What plate is subducted under one of the other plates?
A
The oceanic plate is subducted beneath the continental plate.
4
Q
Does the subducted crust melt due to the friction and increased heat?
A
yes
