Plate Boundaries and Features

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What is a Divergent Boundary?

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A Divergent Boundary is a type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates move away from each other, often resulting in the formation of new oceanic crust, such as at mid-ocean ridges.

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What is a Convergent Boundary?

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A Convergent Boundary is a type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates move towards each other, leading to subduction or mountain formation.

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What geological feature is commonly formed at a Divergent Boundary?

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Mid-ocean ridges are commonly formed at Divergent Boundaries as tectonic plates pull apart.

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What is subduction?

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Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate moves under another plate and sinks into the mantle, often occurring at Convergent Boundaries.

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What type of boundary is associated with the formation of volcanic island arcs?

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Volcanic island arcs are typically formed at Convergent Boundaries, where an oceanic plate subducts beneath another oceanic plate.

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What is a Transform Boundary?

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A Transform Boundary is a type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, often causing earthquakes.

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What geological feature is formed at a Transform Boundary?

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Faults are geological features formed at Transform Boundaries due to the sliding motion of tectonic plates.

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What is the Marianas Trench?

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The Marianas Trench is the deepest part of the world's oceans, formed by the subduction of one oceanic plate beneath another at a Convergent Boundary.

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What happens at a Convergent Boundary between two continental plates?

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When two continental plates converge, they can create folded mountains due to the collision and compression of the crust.

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What is a rift valley?

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A rift valley is a lowland region formed by the divergence of tectonic plates, often characterized by steep walls and a central block.