Boundary Flashcard

Front

What type of boundary is formed when tectonic plates move apart?

Back

Divergent boundary.

Front

What is the term for the continuous physical force against an object?

Back

Pressure.

Front

What type of boundary occurs when tectonic plates collide?

Back

Convergent boundary.

Front

What type of boundary is characterized by tectonic plates sliding past each other?

Back

Transform boundary.

Front

What layer of the Earth is represented by the number 2 in a geological diagram?

Back

Mantle.

Front

What geological feature is commonly associated with divergent boundaries?

Back

Mid-ocean ridges.

Front

What geological feature is commonly formed at convergent boundaries?

Back

Mountain ranges.

Front

What is the primary cause of tectonic plate movement?

Back

Convection currents in the mantle.

Front

What type of boundary can lead to earthquakes due to the friction between sliding plates?

Back

Transform boundary.

Front

What is the term for the area where two tectonic plates meet?

Back

Plate boundary.