Question

What changes on Earth’s surface are brought about by the movement of plates? Cite three examples.

Answer 1

Movement of plates bring changes in the physical features of the earth surface in the following ways.

1) When the earth plates move, formation of ocean occurs.

2) Continents are also the product of plates movement. Earthquake is also caused by plates movement inside the earth.

3) Mountain also formed due to the movement of plates. Volcanic eruptions also occurs due to plates.