Question

Identify the three types of plate tectonic boundary by name, and include the following info for each: Relative motion, Map symbol, and Example location.

Answer 1

1. Divergent Boundary

Relative motion: Moving apart

Map symbol: Two arrows pointing away from each other

Example location: Mid-Atlantic Ridge

2. Convergent Boundary

Relative motion: Moving together

Map symbol: Two arrows pointing towards each other

Example location: Pacific Ring of Fire

3. Transform Boundary

Relative motion: Moving side by side

Map symbol: Two arrows pointing parallel to each other

Example location: San Andreas Fault