Natural Hazards - Plate margins Flashcards
1
Q
What is the type of plate boundary is the Mid-Atlantic Ridge?
A
Constructive
2
Q
Where is the Mid-Atlantic Ridge located?
A
Middle of the Atlantic Ocean, runs through Iceland
3
Q
What type of plate boundary is the Nazca Plate vs South American Plate margin?
A
Destructive
4
Q
Where is the Nazca Plate vs South American Plate margin located?
A
Western border of South America
5
Q
What type of plate margin is the San Andreas Fault Line?
A
Conservative
6
Q
Where is the San Andreas Fault Line located?
A
Western coast of North America
7
Q
What two plates create the San Andreas Fault Line?
A
Pacific Plate and North American Plate
8
Q
What two plates create the Mid Atlantic Ridge?
A
North American Plate and Eurasian Plate
