Overview
Tectonic plate boundaries are crucial in understanding Earth's geology and the processes that shape our planet. They are classified into three main types: divergent, convergent, and transform, each leading to different geological features and activities. Divergent boundaries create new crust, conver...
Key Terms
Example: The Pacific Plate is one of the largest tectonic plates.
Example: The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is a divergent boundary.
Example: The Himalayas formed at a convergent boundary.
Example: The San Andreas Fault is a transform boundary.
Example: The Mariana Trench is a subduction zone.
Example: Seafloor spreading occurs at mid-ocean ridges.
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Divergent BoundariesConvergent BoundariesTransform BoundariesPlate Movement