five difference between  coverging and diverging tectonic plates

Hi Jyosnika,

The answer to your question is as follows:

Converging tectonic plates:

i)  Converging plates move towards each other.

ii)  Converging plates lead to the formation of fold mountains.

iii)  Converging plates lead to the destruction of crust.

iv)  Subduction zones are formed on the margins where plates converge.

v)  Earthquakes occur mostly on convergent plate margins.

Diverging tectonic plates:

i)  Diverging plates move away from each other.

ii)  Diverging plates lead to the emergence of hot molten rock known as lava.

iii)  Diverging plates lead to the formation of new crust.

iv)  Diverging plates lead to formation of oceans and rift valleys.

Hope this resolves your query.

Best wishes