tectonic plates Flashcards
1
Q
What boundary moves away from each other
A
divergent boundary
2
Q
what boundary comes together
A
convergent boundary
3
Q
what boundary slides past each other
A
transform boundary
4
Q
what are the three main types of tectonic plate boundary
A
convergent,divergent,transform
5
Q
what is the only plate boundary that does not involve magma
A
transform
6
Q
what geologic feature can be created by a divergent boundary
A
earthquakes
7
Q
What is the difference between convergent and divergent plate boundaries
A
convergent collides together, divergent divides apart
8
Q
which geologic feature would most likely occur at this boundary? ( The plates are the exact same density)
A
mountain chains
9
Q
where is magma stored
A
in the mantle
10
Q
what is a rift
A
a separate through faulting caused by tectonic plates.
