Plate Boundries Flashcards
1
Q
what does convergent mean
A
collide
2
Q
what does destructive boundry mean
A
the crust is destroyed
3
Q
what does subduction mean
A
falling/sink
4
Q
what does divergent mean
A
moving apart
5
Q
what does constructive mean
A
making crust
6
Q
what does a fault mean
A
crack is caused by sliding plates
7
Q
what are the three types of plate boundries?
A
convergent boundary, divergent boundary, transverse boundary
8
Q
What are tectonic plates
A
Giant pieces of the earth’s crust
9
Q
What are convection currents
A
they are formed from hot magma near the core rising towards the surface. This sets up a current which causes the plates to move
10
Q
what does transform boundry mean
A
where the plates slide past each other
