earthquakes- types of margins Flashcards
what is the motion of the divergent?
motion is moving apart
what is the motion of the convergent?
the motion is subduction, moving into each other
what is the motion of transform
the motion is lateral sliding
name the 3 margins
Divergent, Convergent, Transform
location found- of the convergent
ocean and continental
location found- of divergent
under the ocean
location found- of transform
continental plates
convergent- what happens
heat from the mantle and friction cause the oceanic plate to melt
divergent- what happens
plates move apart allowing magma to escape
transform- what happens
plates move along each other
what are the effects of all 3
divergent: new land
convergent: continental plate forced up, ocean crust melts
Transform: crust not being created or destroyed
topography of convergent
trench
topography of divergent
ridge
topography of transform
no major effect
volcanic and earthquake activity of divergent
volcanoes: yes
Earthquakes: gentle