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  • divergent - creates new crustal rock
  • convergent - destroys old crustal rock
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Q: Why are divergent boundary considered constructive while convergent boundaries considered destructive?
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Why are divergent boundaries considered constructive while convergent boundaries destructive?

divergent - creates new crustal rockconvergent - destroys old crustal rock


Is convergent boundary destructive or constructive?

Destructive


Why are divergent boundaries considered constructive while convergent boundaries are considered destructive?

At a constructive (divergent) plate boundary, new crust is being created to infill the gaps caused by spreading plates. At a destructive (subduction-convergent) plate boundary, old, dense oceanic crust is diving into, and becoming part of the mantle.


What are the Names of the 4 plate boundaries?

I think there 1)Destructive (convergent) 2)collision(convergent) 3)constructive(divergent) 4)conservative(transform) the brackets are the same words


Is subduction constructive or destructive?

It is neither, because plate is not being made or destroyed. Divergent is constructive. Convergent is destructive. Subduction is constructive.


What is another name for destructive boundaries?

Convergent plate boundaries.


Deep-focus earthquakes are associated with what plate boundaries?

destructive or convergent boundaries


Where are the 3 major kinds of boundaries?

Convergent boundaries (plates moving toward each other, also called destructive boundaries), divergent boundaries (plates moving away from each other (sometimes called constructive boundaries), fault lines (sideways movement).


What are types of plate boundaries?

The 3 general types are constructive, destructive, and conservative boundaries. Constructive (divergent) - plates move away from each other, typically creating a rift Destructive (convergent) - one plate will be subducted, or continental plates collide Conservative (transform) - plates grind past each other, stalling and slipping


Why convergent boundaries Destructive?

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What are the types of divergent boundaries?

The 3 general types are constructive, destructive, and conservative boundaries. Constructive (divergent) - plates move away from each other, typically creating a rift Destructive (convergent) - one plate will be subducted, or continental plates collide Conservative (transform) - plates grind past each other, stalling and slipping


How is fire constructive and destructive?

constructive is a divergent plate boundary and destructive is a convergent plate boundary just remember CD and DC