Convergent Divergent Transform

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A divergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move apart from each other, often creating new crust as magma rises to the surface.

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A convergent boundary is where two tectonic plates collide, leading to one plate being forced below the other, often creating mountains or deep ocean trenches.

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What is a transform boundary?

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A transform boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, causing earthquakes.

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What is plate tectonics?

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Plate tectonics is the theory that explains how the Earth's crust is divided into plates that are constantly moving and interacting.

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What happens at a divergent boundary?

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At a divergent boundary, tectonic plates move apart, leading to the formation of new oceanic crust.

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What is subduction?

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Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate is forced under another plate, often occurring at convergent boundaries.

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What is an example of a divergent boundary?

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An example of a divergent boundary is the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.

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What is an example of a convergent boundary?

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An example of a convergent boundary is the boundary between the Nazca Plate and the South American Plate.

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What is an example of a transform boundary?

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An example of a transform boundary is the San Andreas Fault in California.

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What type of plate boundary creates mountains?

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Convergent boundaries create mountains when two continental plates collide.