Question

1. give one example of a divergent plate boundary from the map. 25. what kind of a landform is created at convergent plate boundaries? 26. give one example of a convergent plate boundary from the map. 27. what happens when a transform boundary is present? 28. give an example of a transform boundary from the map. how does the distribution of fossils and rocks, continental shapes, and sea - floor structures provide evidence for past plate motions? exit ticket.

Explanation:

1. At a divergent plate boundary, mid - ocean ridges are formed as the plates move apart and magma rises to fill the gap. For example, the Mid - Atlantic Ridge.
2. Mountain ranges like the Himalayas are created at convergent plate boundaries where two continental plates collide.
3. The San Andreas Fault is an example of a transform plate boundary visible on maps, where two plates slide past each other.
4. Earthquakes are common when a transform boundary is present as the sudden release of energy occurs due to the sliding motion of the plates.
5. The presence of similar fossils on different continents that are now far apart, like Glossopteris fossils found in South America, Africa, India, Antarctica and Australia, is evidence for past plate motions. Also, the matching of continental shapes (e.g., the fit of South America and Africa) and the patterns of sea - floor spreading are evidence.

Answer:

1. Mid - Atlantic Ridge is an example of a landform created at a divergent plate boundary.
2. The Himalayas are a landform created at convergent plate boundaries.
3. The San Andreas Fault is an example of a transform boundary from the map.
4. Earthquakes occur when a transform boundary is present.
5. Similar fossils on different continents (e.g., Glossopteris) are evidence for past plate motions.