The 4 Plate Boundaries Flashcards
1
Q
What is a destructive plate boundary
A
Where one please falls under another, the crust melts and magma gets sucked up into the surface and a volcano is formed
2
Q
Constructive plate boundary
A
Where 2 plates move away from each other, so underwater, magma comes and gets stuck between the plates, but it is underwater, so it’s an underwater volcano
3
Q
Conservative plate boundary
A
The conservative plate boundary is where 2 plates slide past each other, friction is caused by plates rubbing, which will cause a earthquake
4
Q
Collision plate boundary
A
Where 2 plates crash at each other, and the crust gets pushed up and a mountain is formed
