Learning Activity Sheet for Enrichment

Divergent Plate Boundaries

Quarter 1
S.Y. 2021-2022

Name: ______________________________________________________

SUMMER ENRICHMENT

Section: _____________________________________________________

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Topic:
Divergent plate boundary and the three types of plate
boundaries.

Learning Competency:

Describe the different types of plate boundaries (S10ES-Ia-j-36.2)

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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Background Information for Learners

Divergent boundaries are the region where crustal plates are moving away
from each other and in opposite directions. This either happens at mid-ocean ridges
(the so-called seafloor spreading) or at rifted continental margins.

Along these boundaries, earthquakes are common and magma (molten rock)
rises from the Earth’s mantle to the surface, solidifying to create new oceanic crust.

The occurrence of most seismic activity is due to the movement in the

narrow zones along plate boundaries. It occurs at the three type of plate boundaries
– divergent, convergent, and transform.

As the plates move past each other, pressure builds up. When the plates
finally give and slip-up due to the increased pressure, rapid release of energy as
seismic waves, causing the Earth to vibrate called earthquake.

Some of the plates have ocean water above them. Other plates include
continents, and some plates include both continents and ocean. The movements of
the plates help shape the geological features of our planet. The three main types of
plate movements include: The Earth’s lithosphere, which comprises the crust and
upper mantle, is made up of a series of pieces, or tectonic plates that move slowly
over time.

Three types of plate boundaries

1.Converging boundary is present when two plates collide.

2.Divergent boundary is found when plates move apart, creating a zone of tension.
3.Transform fault is characterized by plates that are sliding past each.

ACTIVITY NO. 1: Am I Right?

Instructions: Refer your answer on the figure shown above. Write yes if the
statement is correct, and write no if the statement is wrong.
1. The motion of divergent plate boundary is spreading. _______________
2. Volcanic activity is present in divergent boundary. __________________
3. Oceanic lithosphere is formed in divergent plate boundary. ___________

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ACTIVITY NO. 2

Describe the motion of the three types of plate boundaries. Write your answer in the
table below.
Types of Plate boundary Motion of plates

ACTIVITY NO. 3 Can You Find Me?

Directions. Find the words in the puzzle and encircle it.

CONTINENTAL BOUNDARIES CONVERGENT

RING OF FIRE DIVERGENT LITHOSPHERE

PLATE BOUNDARY FAULT MOVING PLATES

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 ANSWER KEY:

ACT.1

1. YES
2. YES
3. NO

ACT. 2

Types of Plate boundary Motion of plates

CONVERGING BOUNDARY TWO PLATE COLLIDE
DIVERGING BOUNDARY MOVE APART
TRANSFORM FAULT SLIDING PAST EACH OTHER

1.Converging boundary is present when two plates collide.

2.Divergent boundary is found when plates move apart, creating a zone of tension.
3.Transform fault is characterized by plates that are sliding past each.