Question

Difference between convergent and divergent plate movement

Answer 1

Tetonic Plates :

• Due to internal heat of earth , the currents of semi - molten rocks moves towards the crust.
• They tear it apart .
• Then , It is divided into two large fragments .
• These fragments are known as Tetonic Plates .

Movement of plates :

There are basically three types of plates :

Convergent

Divergent

Transform Fault

Divergent Movements :

when plates move away from each other , known as Divergent Movements.

Convergent Movements :

When plates move towards each other , known as Convergent Movements .

Transform Movements :

When two plates moves horizontally passing each other , known as Transform Movements .