earthquakes- types of margins Flashcards

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1
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what is the motion of the divergent?

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motion is moving apart

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2
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what is the motion of the convergent?

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the motion is subduction, moving into each other

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3
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what is the motion of transform

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the motion is lateral sliding

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4
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name the 3 margins

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Divergent, Convergent, Transform

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5
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location found- of the convergent

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ocean and continental

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6
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location found- of divergent

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under the ocean

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7
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location found- of transform

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continental plates

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8
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convergent- what happens

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heat from the mantle and friction cause the oceanic plate to melt

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9
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divergent- what happens

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plates move apart allowing magma to escape

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10
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transform- what happens

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plates move along each other

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11
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what are the effects of all 3

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divergent: new land
convergent: continental plate forced up, ocean crust melts
Transform: crust not being created or destroyed

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12
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topography of convergent

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trench

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13
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topography of divergent

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ridge

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14
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topography of transform

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no major effect

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15
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volcanic and earthquake activity of divergent

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volcanoes: yes
Earthquakes: gentle

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16
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volcanic and earthquake activity of transform

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volcanoes: none
Earthquakes: massive