Question

Discuss the relationship between plate boundaries and landscape development. Some aspects to consider include: 1) temporal and spatial variation in landscape seen at different plate boundaries (divergent, convergent, and transform); 2) interactions between long-term climate change influenced by plate movement (e.G., glaciation); and 3) how uplift and erosion are influenced by plate movement.

Answer 1

Answer:

The plate tectonics has a direct impact on the formation of landforms on earth.

Explanation:

• Various plate boundaries are associated with various types of landforms such as the mountains, plateau, and plains. The convergent plate boundaries produce landforms like the mountain and volcanic forms.  

• While the divergent boundaries that are constitutive produce new landforms such as an island, beaches, etc.

• The transform boundaries lead to the creation of faults and folds where the earth's crust is weak, linear valleys, ponds, and steam.

• Their interaction gives rise to climatic changes such as volcanic ash and smoke, mountain barriers, and tablelands that impact the climate of the region.

• The rate of upliftment is lower as compared to the rate of erosion as earth landforms are created and destroyed on a daily basis. The movement of the tectonic plates creates geologic changes that alter their formation.