Texas Math And Science Coaches Association (TMSCA) Science Practice Exam

What is another name for a destructive plate boundary?

Convergent boundary Divergent boundary Transform boundary Passive boundary

Correct Answer:

Convergent boundary

Explanation:

Destructive boundaries happen where tectonic plates collide or one is forced downward into the mantle. This type of movement is described by the term convergent boundary, which is the label for plates moving toward each other and interacting vigorously. In subduction zones, an oceanic plate sinks beneath another plate, creating trenches, volcanic activity, and strong earthquakes; when two continental plates collide, mountains are built. Other boundary types describe different motions: divergent boundaries where plates move apart, and transform boundaries where they slide past one another. A passive boundary isn’t actively tectonically interacting. So the proper name for this situation is a convergent boundary.

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