How can tectonic plate boundaries cause land forms to change?

Question

A. By causing plates to move against each other
B. By causing them to disappear
C. By causing plates to destroy each other
D. By changing ocean and atmosphere temperatures

Answer 1

A. By causing plates to move against each other

Tectonic plate boundaries are the regions where tectonic plates interact, and their movement can lead to the formation of various landforms. For example, when plates collide (convergent boundaries), they can create mountains or cause one plate to be forced beneath another (subduction), leading to volcanic activity. Conversely, when plates move apart (divergent boundaries), they can create rift valleys and mid-ocean ridges. Therefore, the movement of plates at these boundaries directly influences the shape and elevation of the Earth's surface.