Plate Boundaries Flashcards
1
Q
What are the characteristics of a divergent boundary?
A
Tensional forces Shallow focus earthquakes Normal faults + rift valleys MOR Vocative eruptions, basaltic effusive + fissure
2
Q
How are convergent boundaries characterised?
A
Compressional forces
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3
Q
What are the different boundary types
A
Ocean to continent
Ocean to ocean
Continent to continent
4
Q
Features of a oceanic to continental
A
Convection currents
Fold mountain belt
Andesitic volcano
Earthquakes
5
Q
features ocean to ocean
A
Island arcs
Partial melting and rising magma
Andestic volcanoes
6
Q
Features of continent to continent
A
Fold mountain
No volcanoes-no subduction
Shallow focus earthquakes
7
Q
How are conservative plate boundaries characterised?
A
Shear forces
Shallow earthquakes
Major strike slip fault line
No volcanic activity
8
Q
What are the types of boundaries?
A
Divergent
Convergent
Conservative
