Plate Boundary

Front

What is a Divergent Boundary?

Back

A type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates move away from each other, leading to the formation of new oceanic crust.

Front

What occurs at a Transform Boundary?

Back

At a transform boundary, two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, causing earthquakes.

Front

Define Convergent Boundary.

Back

A plate boundary where two tectonic plates collide, often leading to the formation of mountains or subduction zones.

Front

What is the significance of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge?

Back

It is a divergent boundary where new oceanic crust is formed as tectonic plates move apart.

Front

Explain the process of subduction.

Back

Subduction occurs when one tectonic plate is forced under another, often leading to volcanic activity.

Front

What geological features are commonly associated with Convergent Boundaries?

Back

Mountains, deep ocean trenches, and volcanic arcs are commonly formed at convergent boundaries.

Front

What is the role of tectonic plates in earthquakes?

Back

Earthquakes often occur at transform boundaries where tectonic plates slide past each other, causing stress to build up.

Front

How do fossils support the theory of continental drift?

Back

Fossils of the same species found on different continents suggest that these continents were once connected.

Front

What is a Rift Valley?

Back

A rift valley is a lowland region formed by the divergence of tectonic plates, often filled with water.

Front

What is the difference between oceanic and continental plates?

Back

Oceanic plates are denser and thinner than continental plates, which are thicker and less dense.