Tectonic Plates Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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What are Convergent plate
A
Convergent plates is where they collide and one goes up and one goes down. This is how mountains are formed and where you are more likely to have volcanoes.
2
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What are Divergent plates
A
Divergent plates are when the plates move away from each other and from valleys.
3
Q
What are Transform plates
A
Transform plates are when the plates rub up against each other and form earthquakes
4
Q
Why do the plates move
A
They move because their is a hot liquid underneath them forcing them to move
