L2- Stories That Stick

Question 1

What happens at a constructive plate boundary?

Answer 1

The oceanic and continental plates move apart

Question 2

What happens at a destructive plate boundary?

Answer 2

The plates collide

Question 3

When are collision zones formed?

Answer 3

Collision zones are formed when two continental plates collide. Neither plate is forced under the other so a form fold mountain is formed.

Question 4

How thick is continental crust?

Answer 4

30 to 50 km thick

Question 5

How thick is oceanic crust?

Answer 5

6km to 10km thick

Question 6

Is continental crust more dense or less dense? And which one do you think is subducted?

Answer 6

Continental crust is less dense so cannot be subducted!

Question 7

Name a few examples of what you might get at a destructive plate boundary?

Answer 7

Andes mountains (Peru)
Destructive earthquakes (around 9.5 magnitude)
Tsunamis

Question 8

Does andesitic magma have a lower temperature?

Answer 8

Yes, andesitic magma has a lower temperature than normal magma!

Question 9

Name the two types of plate boundary?

Answer 9

Destructive

Constructive