Plate Boundaries

A boundary where two tectonic plates move apart from each other, often resulting in the formation of new crust as magma rises to the surface.

A boundary where two tectonic plates collide or come together, which can lead to the formation of mountains, earthquakes, or volcanic activity.

A boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, causing friction and earthquakes.

The mantle, which is a semi-fluid layer beneath the crust that facilitates the movement of tectonic plates.

There are 12 major tectonic plates.

The movement is caused by changes in the mantle, including convection currents that transfer heat.

The outermost layer of the Earth, which is solid and relatively thin compared to the layers beneath it.

The layer of the Earth located between the crust and the outer core, composed of semi-solid rock that flows slowly.

At a divergent boundary, tectonic plates move apart, leading to the formation of new oceanic crust and features like mid-ocean ridges.

At a convergent boundary, tectonic plates collide, which can result in subduction, mountain building, or volcanic activity.