Question

Difference between convergent and divergent plates

Answer 1

Answer:

Convergent are the destructive plate boundaries where one plate subducted beneath the other due to difference in density. Divergent boundaries are those where plates move apart from each other and new lithosphere is created that's why it is also known as constructive plate boundaries.

Answer 2

Answer:

Convergent plates:

1. Two plates coming towards each other are called converging plates.
2. They form Convergent boundaries.
3. They may collide and crumble or may slide under the other.
4. They may pass horizontally each other and form transform boundaries.
5. These plates formed mountains.

Divergent plates:

1. Two plates going in opposite direction from each other are called diverging plates.
2. They form divergent boundaries.
3. They may not collide and crumble or they may not slide under the other.
4. They may diverge horizontally but donot for transfrom boundaries.
5. These spread the ocean floor.