Two strips of clay were pushed together from opposite ends in an experiment to simulate the collision of two continental plates at a convergent boundary. The strips crumpled as they collided, forming a mountain range. Continental crust is thickened during this type of collision, potentially causing earthquakes or volcanism. In comparison to other boundary types, continental convergence results in mountain building and poses seismic and volcanic hazards to nearby regions.
Two strips of clay were pushed together from opposite ends in an experiment to simulate the collision of two continental plates at a convergent boundary. The strips crumpled as they collided, forming a mountain range. Continental crust is thickened during this type of collision, potentially causing earthquakes or volcanism. In comparison to other boundary types, continental convergence results in mountain building and poses seismic and volcanic hazards to nearby regions.
Two strips of clay were pushed together from opposite ends in an experiment to simulate the collision of two continental plates at a convergent boundary. The strips crumpled as they collided, forming a mountain range. Continental crust is thickened during this type of collision, potentially causing earthquakes or volcanism. In comparison to other boundary types, continental convergence results in mountain building and poses seismic and volcanic hazards to nearby regions.
Two strips of clay were pushed together from opposite ends in an experiment to simulate the collision of two continental plates at a convergent boundary. The strips crumpled as they collided, forming a mountain range. Continental crust is thickened during this type of collision, potentially causing earthquakes or volcanism. In comparison to other boundary types, continental convergence results in mountain building and poses seismic and volcanic hazards to nearby regions.
Name: Score: Year and Section: Date: Subject: SCIENCE Type of Activity: Activity/Exercises Activity Title: Head-On Collision (Convergence of two Continental Plates) Learning Target: Explain the processes that occur along convergent boundaries. Determine the consequences of colliding plates. References: Title: Science 10 Learner’s Materials Page Numbers: 23 – 25 Exercises: Q1. What happened to the strips of clay as they were pushed from opposite ends? Q2. If the strips of clay represent the Earth’s lithosphere, what do you think is formed in the lithosphere? Q3. What other geologic event could take place with this type of plate movement? Q4. In terms of the consequences on the Earth’s lithosphere, how will you differentiate this type of convergent plate boundary with the other two?