Question

1. according to the passage, what are the three primary types of plate boundaries, and what is the main characteristic of each? 5. what is subduction, and what geological features are commonly associated with it, as described in the reading passage?

Explanation:

The three primary types of plate boundaries are divergent (plates move apart, new crust forms), convergent (plates move together, one may subduct), and transform (plates slide past each other, causes earthquakes). Subduction is when a denser plate moves beneath a less - dense plate. Associated geological features include deep - sea trenches, volcanic arcs, and mountain ranges.

Answer:

1. Divergent: Plates move apart, new crust formation.
2. Convergent: Plates move together, subduction may occur.
3. Transform: Plates slide past each other, causes earthquakes.

Subduction: Denser plate moves beneath less - dense plate. Associated features: Deep - sea trenches, volcanic arcs, mountain ranges.