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What kind of plate boundary does a plateau form on?
Trenches are formed at convergent plate boundaries involving at least one oceanic plate, where the more dense plate subducts under the less dense plate.
How is plateau described?
A plateau is like a mountain that is cut short or flat on the top. A plateau is defined as a land area having a relatively level surface considerably raised above adjoining land on at least one side. That is, it is table-like. The word comes from the Old French for a flat object; literally, plate.
What is leads to the creation of island arcs?
They are the result of the subduction processes related to plate tectonic movements, specifically they mostly form where one oceanic tectonic plate subducts another one.
How do island arcs form?
Everytime a volcano erupts, the magma gets higher and higher everytime it hardens. This causes an island arc
Which type of landforms develops at plate boundaries where one oceanic plate descends beneath another?
Ocean Trenches, Island Arcs, Volcanic Mountain Chains, Magmatic Arcs.
Match the mountains with the plates involved?
Aleutians: Two oceanic plates Appalachians: Two continental plates Andes: One continental plate, one oceanic plate Nore American Cordillera: One island plateau, one continental plate :D
What happens when one continetal and one oceanic plate collide?
Well the oceanic plate is usually lower than the continental plate so i think the ocianic plate will smash upward. I may be wrong...
Was the only colony not to send a representative to the first Continetal Congress in Philadelphia?
Virgina's Harry didn't go and rhode island sent no one.
What kind of plate boundary does a plateau form on?
Trenches are formed at convergent plate boundaries involving at least one oceanic plate, where the more dense plate subducts under the less dense plate.
What is plateau found in the Philippines?
One popular plateau in the Philippines is the "Benguet Plateau" in the northern part of Luzon island. This plateau is known for its vegetable terraces, particularly in the town of La Trinidad. The plateau's elevation and climate make it ideal for growing highland crops such as strawberries and lettuce.
Which type of landform develops at plate boundaries where one oceanic plate descends beneath another?
A volcanic island arc
How is plateau described?
A plateau is like a mountain that is cut short or flat on the top. A plateau is defined as a land area having a relatively level surface considerably raised above adjoining land on at least one side. That is, it is table-like. The word comes from the Old French for a flat object; literally, plate.
What is one plateau in Malaysia?
Pinosuk plateau
What was one of George Washington's main accomplishments?
he was the commander in cheif of the continetal in 1783
What does plateau look like?
A plateau is like a mountain that is cut short or flat on the top. A plateau is defined as a land area having a relatively level surface considerably raised above adjoining land on at least one side. That is, it is table-like. The word comes from the Old French for a flat object; literally, plate.
Which type of landforms develops plate boundaries where one oceanic plate descends beneath one another?
Ocean Trenches, Island Arcs, Volcanic Mountain Chains, Magmatic Arcs.
What is leads to the creation of island arcs?
They are the result of the subduction processes related to plate tectonic movements, specifically they mostly form where one oceanic tectonic plate subducts another one.
