Question

What are the three types of tectonic plates in terms of the way they interact?

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Mention the name of all the three types of tectonic plates in terms of how they move.
• Mention the effects of such interactions of each of them.
• Give examples to substantiate.

Answer:

The name of all the three types of tectonic plates are :

1. Convergent Plates : When two plates converge, they form folding of the land forms that results in the formation of Fold Mountains. E.g. Himalayas.
2. Divergent Plates : When two plates diverge, they form gaps and fissures between the two land forms. E.g. African Rift Valleys.
3. Transform Boundary Plates : When two plates just passes touching each other, both the land shake due to this. It results in Earthquake in the nearby areas. E.g. San Andreas Fault in California.