Preliminary exam General Studies July 23, 2024

1.  Consider the following statements regarding the tectonic plate boundaries:

  1. Convergent boundaries are locations where tectonic plates move towards each other, often causing the formation of mountain ranges.
  2. Divergent boundaries are characterized by tectonic plates moving away from each other, leading to the creation of new crust as magma rises to the surface.
  3. Transform boundaries are where two tectonic plates slide past each other, commonly resulting in earthquakes.
  4. The Himalayan mountain range is an example of a divergent boundary.

Which of the statements given above are correct?