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    The document summarizes the different types of plate boundaries and the associated processes and landforms. There are three main types of plate boundaries: 1) Convergent boundaries, where plates move towards each other. This can result in subduction, volcanic arcs, mountain building, and earthquakes. 2) Divergent boundaries, where plates move apart. This leads to seafloor spreading and the formation of mid-ocean ridges. 3) Transform boundaries, where plates slide past each other horizontally. This causes earthquakes along transform faults.

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    The document summarizes the different types of plate boundaries and the associated processes and landforms. There are three main types of plate boundaries: 1) Convergent boundaries, where plates move towards each other. This can result in subduction, volcanic arcs, mountain building, and earthquakes. 2) Divergent boundaries, where plates move apart. This leads to seafloor spreading and the formation of mid-ocean ridges. 3) Transform boundaries, where plates slide past each other horizontally. This causes earthquakes along transform faults.

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    The document summarizes the different types of plate boundaries and the associated processes and landforms. There are three main types of plate boundaries: 1) Convergent boundaries, where plates move towards each other. This can result in subduction, volcanic arcs, mountain building, and earthquakes. 2) Divergent boundaries, where plates move apart. This leads to seafloor spreading and the formation of mid-ocean ridges. 3) Transform boundaries, where plates slide past each other horizontally. This causes earthquakes along transform faults.

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    Processes and Landforms Along Plate Boundaries

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    The document summarizes the different types of plate boundaries and the associated processes and landforms. There are three main types of plate boundaries: 1) Convergent boundaries, where plates move towards each other. This can result in subduction, volcanic arcs, mountain building, and earthquakes. 2) Divergent boundaries, where plates move apart. This leads to seafloor spreading and the formation of mid-ocean ridges. 3) Transform boundaries, where plates slide past each other horizontally. This causes earthquakes along transform faults.

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    Processes and

    Landforms
    Along Plate
    Boundaries
    • The convection current in the Earth’s mantle caused
    the crust to break into smaller segments.
    • Spaces in between or plate boundaries are created.
    • These plate boundaries are named according to the
    relative movement of the plates with each other.
    Plate Boundaries

    A.

    B.

    C.
    TYPES OF CRUST CONTINENTAL
    • Consist of GRANITE
    • Less dense
    CONTINENT
    OCEANIC • Forms and contains the
    AL
    large land masses
    OCEANIC
    • Consist of BASALT
    • Very dense
    • Located below the ocean
    Granite Basalt
    Processes and Landforms Along With Convergence of Plates
    Continental-Oceanic Convergence When an oceanic crust converges with a
    continental crust:

    • A crack between the crusts underwater,


    called TRENCH, is formed.
    • The oceanic crust due to its high density,
    sinks beneath the continental crust.
    Subduction is the process by which a plate
    dives under a less dense plate.
    • At the mantle, the leading edge of the
    subducting plate melts or becomes fluid.
    • It turns into a hot molten material which
    we call MAGMA.
    Processes and Landforms Along With Convergence of Plates
    Continental-Oceanic Convergence
    • Due to the heat in the mantle, the magma builds up a
    pressure that enables it to push the ground above it.
    • The column of rising magma is called a mantle plume.

    • Because subduction continues, a group of volcanoes,


    called VOLCANIC ARC, is formed at the surface of the
    continental crust along the boundary where the two crusts
    converged.
    • When there is volcanic activity such as an eruption, the
    ground moves, and so an EARTHQUAKE is felt.
    • The movement of the ground may cause a disturbance in
    the ocean. The water may flip or kick upwards to a few
    meters high.
    Oceanic + Continental = Continental Volcanic Arc • This is what we call TSUNAMIS, a Japanese term for
    harbor wave.
    Processes and Landforms Along With Convergence of Plates
    Oceanic-Oceanic Convergence

    The convergence of two oceanic crusts


    results in some similar events:

    • A crack between the crusts underwater, called


    TRENCH, is formed.
    • TSUNAMIS may be formed.
    • EARTHQUAKES may happen.
    • There is also SUBDUCTION because one plate
    is denser than the other.
    Oceanic + Oceanic = Volcanic Island Arc
    • The subducting plate becomes magma upon reaching the mantle.
    • Then it builds up pressure due to heat, pushes the crust above it, forming a volcano.
    • This is a continuous process. Since the plates are moving, the volcano will move with the plate.
    • It becomes extinct when it is no longer above the magma deposit in the mantle.
    • The series of volcanoes called VOLCANIC ARC will then be formed.
    Processes and Landforms Along With Convergence of Plates
    Continental - Continental Convergence

    • Converging continental crusts or


    plates result in a collision zone.
    • It could cause shallow
    earthquakes.
    • At that place, a crack called FAULT
    is formed.
    • No subduction since the two plates
    have the same densities.
    • The convergence will result in a
    Continental + Continental = Mountain Ranges group of high landforms that we call
    MOUNTAIN RANGES.
    Plate A – Continental
    Plate B – Oceanic
    Plate C – Continental
    C A
    1. When Plate B converges
    with the Plate A, which
    B
    one will undergo
    subduction?
    2. When Plate A converges
    with Plate B, it will form
    _______________.
    Processes and Landforms Along Divergent Boundary

    • As plates pull away from each other, a vertical space that may
    extend deep down into the lowest layer of the crust is created.
    • It is a rift valley.
    • The force of separation creates a tension zone.
    • A shallow earthquake may happen with this plate movement.
    Processes and Landforms Along Divergent Boundary
    • Plate divergence is a slow continuous process.
    • As the plates move away, the gap between them
    increases.
    • While this happens, materials from the mantle
    may rise, filling up space. These materials pile
    up forming mountain-like structures called mid
    oceanic ridges.
    • But new materials from the mantle may push
    the old ones.
    • The filled-up space between the plates becomes
    a new seafloor.
    • This process is known as seafloor spreading.
    Processes and Landforms Along Divergent Boundary
    Processes and Landforms Along Transform Fault Boundary

    • This is characterized by plates moving horizontally


    against each other, producing a crack called
    FAULT on the ground.
    • The force the plates exert can break the rocks and
    other materials under the ground.
    • This is why it brings about strong earthquakes.
    • The fault could swallow humans, cars, and
    buildings.
    • Most faults do not totally close when the shaking
    ceases since the adjoining edges have already
    moved farther from each other.
    Processes and Landforms Along Transform Fault Boundary
    essa Mondero

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