Plate Boundaries

Use the drop down word bank to complete the passage below. The area between two tectonic plates is called a boundary. All the tectonic plates are constantly moving- very slowly - around the planet, but in many different directions. Some are moving towards each other, some are moving apart, and some are sliding past each other. Because of these differences, tectonic plate boundaries are grouped into threemain types.A convergent boundary occurs where two plates are pushing toward each other.A divergent boundary occurs where two plates are moving apart from each other.A transform boundary occurs where two plates slide past each other. For each picture below, identify the plate boundary by clicking on the blinking dot and typing in the name. (*Use all lower case letters. Spelling will count against you, so use your resources!) divergent convergent transform What is the name for the proccess that causes one plate to sink under another at a convergent plate boundary? subduction island arc rift Use the drop down word bank to complete the passage below. Continental plates are less dense. Oceanic plates are more dense. An earthquake can occur when 2 plates slide past each other creating friction and building energy until it is released. True False Earthquakes can occur at any boundary, but occur most often at a divergent boundary. True False Sort the different types of Convergent and Divergent boundaries into the correct category. (*Pay attention to the symbols!) Convergent --> Oceanic - Continental ^-- --> Oceanic - Oceanic <-- --^ Continental - Continental ^-- Divergent <-- Oceanic - Oceanic --> <-- Continental - Continental -->