what dose the movement of plate result in ?
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The movements of plates result in the drifting of continents. When the tectonic plates slide against each other, it results in earthquakes.
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What is the Result of the Movement of the Tectonic Plates ?
i. The movements of tectonic plates results in the building up of stresses within the plates and the continental rocks above.
ii. The stresses cause folding, faulting and volcanic activity.
Converging plates
Diverging plates
When two plates come towards each other, they are termed as converging plates.
They may collide each other.
They may crumble.
One may slide under the other.
They may pass over each other.
iii. The movement of these crustal plates has changed the position and size of the continents over millions of years.
iv. These movements have also influenced the evolution of the present land form features or relief of India.
i. The movements of tectonic plates results in the building up of stresses within the plates and the continental rocks above.
ii. The stresses cause folding, faulting and volcanic activity.
Converging plates
Diverging plates
When two plates come towards each other, they are termed as converging plates.
They may collide each other.
They may crumble.
One may slide under the other.
They may pass over each other.
iii. The movement of these crustal plates has changed the position and size of the continents over millions of years.
iv. These movements have also influenced the evolution of the present land form features or relief of India.
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