Plate Tectonics Flashcards
1
Q
Converging Plate movement?
A
a place where two tectonic plates move towards each other and collide. Volcanoes form on these
2
Q
Divergent Plate movement?
A
occurs when two tectonic plates move apart, creating new crust and unique geological features
3
Q
Transform plate movement?
A
areas where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally. Earthquakes are more common on this type of movement
