PMT - ridge push Flashcards
1
Q
what are the two forces which influence how convergent boundaries occur?
A
ridge push
slab pull
2
Q
what is ridge push?
A
the slope created when plates move apart
there is gravity acting upon it which pushes the plates further away widening the gap
influenced by gravitational sliding
3
Q
what does ridge push create?
A
tall volcanic mountain ranges
mid ocean ridges
