Plate Tectonics Quiz 1 Flashcards by Jocelyn R | Brainscape

Q

Oceanic-oceanic convergent

A

islands, trench

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Q

Why is there a s-wave shadow zone?

A

The outer core blocks the s-wave

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Q

Why is there a p-wave shadow zone?

A

They get bent

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Q

Deep trench

A

Ocean-ocean divergence

-> geochronology

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Q

high elevation

A

continental continental convergent

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Q

mountains, earthquakes, small trench

A

continental-oceanic convergent

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