Type of Boundary

Drag the Proper Boundary Image
Direction of Movement
Description/Features of Plate Boundaries
Examples
Divergent
Plate
Boundary

dividing


Transform Plate Boundary

Sliding past each other


Convergent Plate Boundary
Collision
(C-C)

collide

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Certainly! Here's an organized layout based on the plate boundary types, including the direction of movement, description/features, and examples.

Divergent Plate Boundary

  • Drag the Proper Boundary Image: (Image of two tectonic plates moving apart)
  • Direction of Movement: Dividing (moving away from each other)
  • Description/Features of Plate Boundaries: Characterized by the formation of new oceanic crust as magma rises to the surface. Leads to mid-ocean ridges and rift valleys.
  • Examples: Mid-Atlantic Ridge, East African Rift

Transform Plate Boundary

  • Drag the Proper Boundary Image: (Image of two tectonic plates sliding past each other)
  • Direction of Movement: Sliding past each other (horizontal movement)
  • Description/Features of Plate Boundaries: Plates slide laterally against each other, causing friction. This can lead to earthquakes.
  • Examples: San Andreas Fault (California), North Anatolian Fault (Turkey)

Convergent Plate Boundary (C-C)

  • Drag the Proper Boundary Image: (Image of two tectonic plates colliding)
  • Direction of Movement: Collide (moving towards each other)
  • Description/Features of Plate Boundaries: Involves the collision of plates, which can lead to the formation of mountains, deep ocean trenches, and volcanic activity.
  • Examples: Himalayas (India and Eurasian Plate), Andes Mountains (Nazca and South American Plates)

Feel free to let me know if you need further information or details on any specific aspect!