Plate Boundaries Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three main types of plate boundaries?
A
Convergent, Divergent, and Transform boundaries.
2
Q
What occurs at a Convergent Boundary?
A
Plates collide, leading to subduction or mountain building, and are associated with earthquakes and volcanic activity.
3
Q
What characterizes a Divergent Boundary?
A
Plates move apart from each other, resulting in seafloor spreading, formation of mid-ocean ridges, and volcanic activity.
4
Q
Describe what happens at a Transform Boundary.
A
Plates slide past one another horizontally, causing earthquakes along faults like the San Andreas Fault.
