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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.


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.


Why are divergengent bounderies considered constructive while divergent bounderie is considered?

Divergent boundaries are considered constructive because they occur where tectonic plates move apart, allowing magma from the mantle to rise and solidify, creating new crust. This process forms features such as mid-ocean ridges and rift valleys. In contrast, convergent boundaries, where plates collide, are viewed as destructive because they can lead to the subduction of one plate beneath another, resulting in the destruction of crust and geological features like deep ocean trenches and volcanic arcs.


How many types of convergent plate boundaries are there?

3 main destructive (towards) constructive (apart) passive (alongside) there is another one but it is similar to destructive where the plates go towards but there is a different out come


What types of plate boundaries have subduction zone?

Convergent boundaries can form between two oceanic plates, between one oceanic plate and one continental plate, or between two continental plates.

Related Questions

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


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.


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 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


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 the 3 natypes of tectonic plate boundries?

The three main types of tectonic plate boundaries are divergent boundaries (where plates move apart), convergent boundaries (where plates collide), and transform boundaries (where plates slide past each other horizontally).


Why convergent boundaries Destructive?

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What is another name for destructive boundaries?

Another name for destructive boundaries is toxic boundaries. These are boundaries that harm rather than support individuals in relationships or interactions.


What are the three types of plate margins?

The three types of plate margins are convergent boundaries, where plates move toward each other; divergent boundaries, where plates move apart from each other; and transform boundaries, where plates slide past each other horizontally.


What are the types plate?

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