Convergent Plate Boundaries Quiz
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What process occurs when the denser oceanic plate is forced down into the mantle at an oceanic-continental convergent plate boundary?

  • Volcanism
  • Continental drift
  • Seafloor spreading
  • Subduction (correct)

What geological feature is typically formed at oceanic-continental convergent plate boundaries?

  • Plains
  • Fault line
  • Volcanic arc (correct)
  • Mountain range

Which of the following statements is true regarding the melting of the subducted oceanic crust?

  • It remains unchanged due to pressure.
  • It melts because of increased temperature and volatile materials. (correct)
  • It melts due to lower mantle density.
  • It forms solid rock upon subduction.

What is the purpose of the addition of volatile material, such as water, to the magma during the subduction process?

<p>To enhance the fluidity of the magma. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of earthquakes along oceanic-continental convergent plate boundaries?

<p>Plate grinding against each other. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following trenches is noted as one of the deepest in the world?

<p>Philippine Trench (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At an oceanic-continental convergent plate boundary, which plate is generally subducted?

<p>Oceanic plate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Convergent Plate Boundaries

  • Convergent plate boundaries involve the collision of different types of crustal plates: oceanic vs. continental, oceanic vs. oceanic, and continental vs. continental.

Oceanic-Continental Convergent Plate Boundaries

  • Oceanic-continental convergence occurs between an oceanic crust plate and a continental crust plate.
  • The denser oceanic plate's leading edge bends towards the mantle due to its higher density compared to the continental plate.
  • This bending and descent of the oceanic plate into the mantle is known as the subduction process.
  • The mantle, being hotter than the crust, melts the subducted oceanic crust, generating magma.
  • The addition of volatile materials, such as water, reduces the density of the magma, allowing it to rise towards the continental crust.
  • The rising magma can lead to the formation of volcanic arcs at the edge of the continental crust.
  • Continuous interaction between converging plates causes frequent earthquakes due to their grinding against each other.
  • An important geological feature formed at oceanic crust convergence is a trench, also known as a submarine valley.
  • The Philippine Trench is one of the world's deepest trenches, reaching a depth of 10,540 meters.

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Test your knowledge on convergent plate boundaries, particularly the oceanic-continental interaction. Explore how oceanic plates collide with continental plates, leading to subduction and volcanic activity. Understand the geological processes involved, including magma generation and earthquake occurrences.

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