Physical

Plate Tectonics

• The Earth's surface is divided into rigid plates that move and interact with each other.
• Plates can move apart (divergent boundaries), move towards each other (convergent boundaries), or slide past each other (transform boundaries).
• Earthquakes and volcanic activity are commonly found at plate boundaries.
• Plate tectonics is the theory that explains the formation of continents, oceans, mountains, and other major geological features.
• Exam tips: Understand the types of plate boundaries and their characteristics. Be able to explain how plate tectonics shapes the Earth's surface features.