O-LevelGeographyThe natural environment2217/22 · May/June 2018 · Q48 Marks
Study Fig. 4.1, which shows some of the Earth's tectonic plates and locations A, B, C, D and E.
- (a)For each of the statements below, write the letter for the correct location. Choose from A, B, C, D or E: The plates are converging; The plates are diverging; A conservative boundary.[3]
- (b)Describe the movement of the Nazca plate.[2]
- (c)Why do earthquakes occur at C but not at E?[3]
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- [1] 4(a) The plates are converging: D
- [1] 4(a) The plates are diverging: A
- [1] 4(a) A conservative boundary: C
- [1] 4(b) 40 mm per year
- [1] 4(b) To the east
- [1] 4(c) Plate boundary at C
- [1] 4(c) Conservative / plates move in relation to each other / different speeds
- [1] 4(c) E is in the middle of a plate
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