Plate Boundaries and Topographic Maps

Front

What type of boundary occurs when two tectonic plates move apart?

Back

Divergent boundary

Front

What geological event is most commonly associated with transform boundaries?

Back

Earthquakes

Front

What is the contour interval if the difference in elevation between two contour lines is 20 meters?

Back

20 m

Front

What do contour lines that are spaced farther apart indicate about the slope?

Back

Gentle slope

Front

What geological feature is typically formed at a convergent boundary between two continental plates?

Back

Mountain

Front

What is a convergent boundary?

Back

A boundary where two tectonic plates move towards each other.

Front

What is a transform boundary?

Back

A boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other.

Front

What is a divergent boundary?

Back

A boundary where two tectonic plates move apart.

Front

What do closely spaced contour lines represent?

Back

Steep area

Front

What is the purpose of contour lines on a topographic map?

Back

To represent elevation and the shape of the terrain.