Earthquakes

Question 1

What are the three ways tectonic plates can move?

Answer 1

They can converge
They can diverge
They can transform

Question 2

Describe converging.

Answer 2

When this happens mountains can form. The plates move and hit each other they form a mountain.

Question 3

Describe diverge.

Answer 3

When this happens, rift valleys are formed. If this continuous the land mass will split in new landmass.

Question 4

Describe transform.

Answer 4

Usually they glide smoothly, but in places they catch and pressure gradually builds up. Eventually the pressure becomes too strong and the huge massive rock that form the plates suddenly shifts.