Plate Boundaries and Their Effects

The video explores different types of tectonic plate boundaries: constructive, destructive, collision, and conservative. Constructive boundaries, where plates move apart, often result in volcanic activity but less intense earthquakes. Destructive boundaries involve subduction, leading to powerful earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Collision boundaries form mountains like the Himalayas, with earthquakes but no volcanoes. Conservative boundaries, where plates slide past each other, cause earthquakes without volcanic activity. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content.

What are plate boundaries also known as?

• Plate centers

• Plate cores

• Plate edges

• Plate margins

Where do constructive plate boundaries mostly occur?

• In the atmosphere

• In the desert

• At the bottom of the sea

• On land

What is a common hazard at constructive plate boundaries?

• Tornadoes

• Volcanoes

• Floods

• Hurricanes

What happens during subduction at destructive boundaries?

• Plates slide past each other

• Oceanic plates sink

• Continental plates rise

• Plates move apart

What type of earthquake is common at destructive boundaries?

• Tsunamis

• No earthquakes

• Powerful earthquakes

• Mild earthquakes

What forms at collision boundaries?

• Volcanoes

• Rivers

• Lakes

• Mountains

What is NOT a feature of collision boundaries?

• Mountain formation

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes

• Plate crumpling

What is the main activity at conservative boundaries?

• Plate construction

• Plate destruction

• Plate sliding

• Plate fusion

What natural event is common at conservative boundaries?

• Hurricanes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes

• Tsunamis

Why are conservative boundaries named so?

• Plates are constructed

• Plates are fused

• Plates are destroyed

• Plates are conserved