Question

a volcano formed where an oceanic plate is pushed beneath a continental plate. what sort of tectonic boundary is this? a. transform b. divergent c. convergent d. passive the himalayan mountains were formed by the collision of the indian and eurasian plates. this is an example of: a) ocean - ocean convergent boundary b) continental - continental convergent boundary c) ocean - continental convergent boundary d) transform boundary if the asthenosphere suddenly stopped flowing, what would most likely happen to earths surface? a) volcanoes would become more active b) plate movement would stop c) earthquakes would increase in frequency

Explanation:

1. When an oceanic plate is pushed beneath a continental plate, it is a convergent boundary. This is known as sub - duction which occurs at convergent boundaries.
2. The Indian and Eurasian plates are both continental plates. Their collision to form the Himalayas is an example of a continental - continental convergent boundary.
3. The asthenosphere is a semi - molten layer that allows the tectonic plates to move. If it stopped flowing, plate movement would stop as there would be no driving force for the plates.

Answer:

1. C. Convergent
2. b) Continental - continental convergent boundary
3. b) Plate movement would stop