Plate Tectonics Phet Simulation - Geology Worksheet Page 2
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4Three Main Types of Plate Boundaries
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Plate Motion Tab
Always view “Both”, “Show Labels”, and “Show Seawater”
(when possible).
Click on “Manual Mode”.
Complete the table below using only Manual Mode.
*Note: To see the same action happen again click “Rewind.” To start over click “New Crust.”
Example 1: Drag 1 oceanic crust (either young or old) & 1 continental crust onto the screen. Drag the plate in
the direction of the GREEN arrow.
Draw it!
Type of Boundary?
What is the effect/outcome of this plate movement?
Divergent
Convergent
Transform
Example 2: Drag 2 old oceanic crusts onto the screen. Drag the plate in the direction of the RED arrow.
Draw it!
Type of Boundary?
What is the effect/outcome of this plate movement?
Divergent
Convergent
Transform
Example 3: Drag an oceanic (either young or old) crust and continental crust onto the screen. Drag the plate in
the direction of the GREEN arrow.
Draw it!
Type of Boundary?
What is the effect/outcome of this plate movement?
Divergent
Convergent
Transform
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