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How does the mantle convection hypothesis explain plate movements at divergent boundaries and subduction?
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Is subduction common at divergent plate boundaries?
Subduction doesnt occur at divergent boundaries, but rather they are found at convergent boundaries.
Is subduction divergent?
Subduction is a process that takes place at convergent boundaries.
Is a stratovolcano a divergent volcano?
No. Stromboli is associated with a subduction zone, which is a convergent boundary.
Types of landforms formed by divergent boundaries?
Volcanoes are formed. Sorry, that's all I know
New ocean crust is formed at?
Divergent plates or mid-ocean ridges
Is subduction common at divergent plate boundaries?
Subduction doesnt occur at divergent boundaries, but rather they are found at convergent boundaries.
Is subduction divergent?
Subduction is a process that takes place at convergent boundaries.
The cycle of heating rising cooling and sinking is called?
The convection / subduction cycle.
How do convection currents affect the lithosphere?
Convection currents in the asthenosphere helps form subduction zones at convergent boundaries and ridges at divergent boundaries. This slow and continuous convection causes the plates on earth's crust to move.
Is a stratovolcano a divergent volcano?
No. Stromboli is associated with a subduction zone, which is a convergent boundary.
Types of landforms formed by divergent boundaries?
Volcanoes are formed. Sorry, that's all I know
New ocean crust is formed at?
Divergent plates or mid-ocean ridges
What plate boundary is a composite volcano on?
Composite volcanoes most often are found near subduction zones. They can be found at either oceanic-oceanic convergent plate boundaries, oceanic-continental plate boundaries, or continental-continental plate boundaries. They are especially prevalent in the Pacific Ring of Fire. A few composite volcanoes, however, have been found at divergent boundaries and away from plate boundaries at hot spots.
What is a crustal boundary?
There are 3 types convergent, divergent, and transform boundaries. Convergent collide, divergent move away, and transform boundaries occur when two boundaries pass each other horizontally. The process of subduction is associated with convergent boundaries and tectonic plates play a huge role in these types of boundaries.
The force tension at a divergent plate boundary causes a what?
The force that occurs at divergent boundaries is a convection force. This force allows material to rise to the base of the lithosphere beneath each divergent plate boundary.
When plates pull apart what often fills the void?
LavaAt divergent boundaries when plates pull apart magma rises up and fills the void. Convection cells in the mantle provide the magma which rises up at the divergent boundaries.
Is the geothermal gradient associated with divergent plate boundaries greater than the gradient associated with subduction zones?
Yes. Due to the thinness of the lithosphere at the divergent plate boundary, and the upwelling of hot mantle rock.
