Plate Tectonics Flashcards
1
Q
When 2 plates move away from each other
A
divergent boundarie
2
Q
When 2 plates move toward each other
A
Convergent Boundary
3
Q
When 2 plates slide past each other
A
Transform Boundary
4
Q
when 2 plates have convergent and the more dense plate goes under the least dense plate
A
Subduction
5
Q
what is a Ocean valley
A
rift
6
Q
what is convection currents in molten rock
A
magma
7
Q
what is A long narrow ditch
A
Trench
8
Q
what is a range of underwater volcanoes that wrap around the earth
A
Mid ocean ridge
9
Q
plates of signifigent movement or danger
A
hot spot
10
Q
what makes plates move
A
convection
