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Science
Quarter 1-Module 2
Types of Plate Boundaries

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Quarter 1 - Module 2 : Types of Plate Boundaries
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 Lesson I Types of Plate Boundaries

What I Need to Know

In Module I, you have learned about the Plate Tectonic Theory.You were
able to find the location of the epicenters,volcanoes and mountain belts as basis of
the scientists in dividing the plates.
This module is based from the DepEd’s Most Essential Learning
Competency in Grade 10-K12, that is for you to,describe the different types of
plate boundaries. It will lead you to understand the activities of the earth we
experienced that affected us and our environment..

At the end of this module, you are expected to:

1. name the three types of plate boundaries.

2. describe the three types of plate boundaries
3. determine the directions of the interacting forces between
the plates.
4. identify the kinds of crust involved in each type of plate
boundary interaction.

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 What I Know

PRE-ASSESSMENT

Directions: Read and answer the questions carefully on a sheet of paper.

For questions 1-3,study the map below.

1. What two interacting plates form the divergent plate boundary ? Give at least 2
examples. ____________________________________
____________________________________
2.What type of plate boundary is formed between South American and African Plates?
_____________________________________
3.What two interacting plates form the Transform fault boundary ?
_____________________________________

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4.Which picture shows the interacting forces of:

A B C
4.1. Divergent plate boundary ? _________________________
4.2.Convergent plate boundary ? _________________________
4.3.Transform fault plate boundary? _________________________
5.What geologic event is common in the three types of plate boundaries movement?
A. Earthquake B.mountain C. volcanoes D. Tsunami
6.Copy the illustration and draw the forces of interaction on the pair of plates where
each type of plate boundaries motion will cause the plates position by using
arrows.

6.1 6.2

6.3

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 What’s In

The first lesson in Plate Tectonic Theory was about the distribution of
active volcanoes,earthquake epicenters and major mountain belts.These are
visibly evident in the motion of lithosphere,thus the study of these three types
of plate boundaries will make us understand why and where there are
geologic features in a certain location and what kind of crusts are involved.
This further help you understand the deformation of the lithosphere that
created a great impact not only on the environment but also on us.

The three types of plate boundaries will help enlighten the concepts on
Plate Tectonic Theory.These are:

1. DIVERGENT PLATE BOUNDARY -forces are pulling apart where the

plates will move away from each other.
Interacting crust can be;
1.1. Oceanic to oceanic
1.2. Continental to continental
2. CONVERGENT PLATE BOUNDARY-forces will move
toward each other and plates will collide each other.
Interacting crust can be;
2.1.Oceanic to oceanic
2.2.Oceanic to continental
2.3.Continental to continental
3. TRANSFORM FAULT BOUNDARY -forces move passed each other or at
same direction but at different rate the plates will slide or grind past each
other.
Interacting crust can be;
3.1.Continental to continental

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 What’s New

Activity 1 Going separate ways

Objectives:
Identify the crusts involve in divergent plate boundary.
Describe divergent plate boundary.
Material/s:
Pictures
Procedure:
1. Study the pictures and identify the kinds of crust involve in the plate
boundary interaction.
2. Describe the forces in each crust.
3. Answer the questions below.
4. Write your answer on a separate sheet.

Illustration:

Questions:
1.How do you describe the movement of the interacting forces ?
2.What crusts are involved in pictures A and B?
3.What will happen to the crust?
4.If the movement will continue in a million of years,what will be its effect on the
crust?
5.What kind of crust is involved in picture D?
Conclusion:
___________________________________________________________________.

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Activity 2 Head-On Collision

Objectives:
Name the kinds of crust involved in convergent plate boundary.
Describe convergent plate boundary.

Material/s:
Pictures
Procedure:
Compare the pictures and use a separate sheet to answer the given
questions.
Illustration:

A.

B.

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C.

Questions:
1.How do you describe the movement of the interacting forces?
2.What crusts are involved in pictures A and B?
3.What will form in crust A?
4.What about the crust in picture B?
5.What are the kinds of crust involved in pic C?

Conclusion:
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________.

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 Activity 3 Slide and Shake

Objectives:
Determine the crusts involved of the interacting plates in transform fault
boundary.
Describe how transform fault plate boundary occurs.
Material/s:
Pictures
Procedure:
Observe the pictures below and use a separate sheet to answer the given
questions.

B
Questions

1.How do you describe the movement of the interacting forces ?

2.What crusts are involved in pictures A and B?
3.What will happen to the crust in picture A if the forces continue its motion?
4.Describe the crust in picture B.

Conclusion:_______________________________________________________.

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 What is It

Three types of plate boundary

Divergent plate type boundary a boundary that occurs along the
spreading centers.Where plates are moving apart as the forces interacting are
pulling or moving away from each other and different geologic events will develop.It
happens between the interaction of continental to continental crust and oceanic to
oceanic crust.
Convergent plate type boundary the interacting forces are moving toward
or pushing each other thus causing the plates to collide.This may occur between
continental to continental,continental to oceanic and oceanic to oceanic
crust.Several geologic events will also likely to occur.
Transform fault plate boundary are boundaries at which plates move
past one another horizontally in opposite directions or in the same direction but at
different rates.Most of transform fault plate boundaries are found in the ocean
basins,only few of which are found in the continents.
Types of Plate Divergent Convergent Transform
Boundaries
CONTINENTAL OCEANIC CONTINENTAL CONTINENTAL OCEANIC CONTINENTAL OCEANIC
Geologic TO
CONTINENTAL
TO
OCEANIC
TO
CONTINENTAL
TO OCEANIC TO
OCEANIC
TO
CONTINENTAL
TO
OCEANIC
events
KINDS
OF
CRUST
EARTHQUAKE       
MID-ATLANTIC X  X X X X X
RIDGE

NEW SEAFLOOR X  X X X X X
WIDENING X  X X X X X
OCEAN BASIN

RIFT VALLEY  X X X X X X
FORMATION TO
LINEAR SEA

MOUNTAIN X X  X X X X
RANGES

VOLCANOES X X X   X X
TRENCHES X X X   X X
SUBDUCTION X X X   X X
PROCESS OCCUR

ISLAND ARC X X X X  X X
ZIG-ZAG PLATE X X X X   
MARGINS

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 What’s More

Enrichment Activity
Directions:
Determine the type of plate boundary that each picture shows and write the answer
on a separate sheet.

Ex.

Convergent plate boundary

START HERE:

1._______________________________ 2._______________________________

3._________________________________ 4._________________________________

5.__________________________________

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 What I Have Learned

Directions:
Answer the questions below on a separate sheet of paper.
1. What are the three types of plate boundaries?
2. How do the three types of plate boundaries differ in terms of:

Divergent Convergent Transform fault

Directions of forces

Crusts involved

Location

Geologic
events/features

What I Can Do

Create a localized model of the different types of boundaries using

the following materials:
Soap, sand, clay and Graham/Oreo.

Notes to the Teacher

• Can be included in any part of the lesson proper to give
additional instructions to the teachers/facilitators

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 Assessment

Directions: Read the questions carefully and write the letter of the correct anser on a
separate sheet.

1.What geologic feature is present on the three types of plate boundaries?

A.Earthquake B.Mountains C. Rift valleys D. Volcanoes

2.Which geologic event from the picture shows an example of a divergent plate
boundary?

A.Afar lowlands B.Arabian Peninsula C. Mt. Kilimanjaro D.Red Sea

3.Where does the transform fault plate boundary mostly take place?

A.Continental crust B.Highlands C. Lowlands D. Oceanic crust

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 4.What picture shows a geologic feature when two oceanic plates converge?
A. B.

Island arc Zigzag margins

C. D.

Mid-ocean ridges Mountains

5.Which shows the correct type of plate boundary and interaction of forces ?

A. Convergent-Pulling C. Divergent-Pushing
B. Divergent -Colliding D. Transform fault-Past each other

6.Consider the three types of plate boundaries and draw the direction of forces in
each plates.

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For questions number 7 to 9 .Use the pictures below.
7.Which picture shows a continental divergent boundary?

A B

C D
8.What type of plate boundary is shown in picture C ?

A. Convergent C. Transform fault

B. Divergent D. none of the choices

9.Which type of plate boundary will produce picture B?

A.Convergent C. Transform fault
B.Divergent D. none of the choices

10. What do the surrounding trenches at the

edges of the Philippines suggest?

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

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 Additional Activities

Study the map of the Philippines.

1. What type of plate boundary interaction caused the island formation of the
Philippines?
2. What place in the Philippines will less likely experience an earthquake?Why?

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 Answer Key
Grade 10-Quarter I
Module 2 Types of
Plate Boundaries

WHAT’S NEW
ACTIVITY 1

1.
Questions:
1. Forces are moving away far from each other or they are heading in opposite
directions.
2. Continental crust
3.There will be thinning at the center of the crust,it will sag until it breaks.
4.The crust will separate from each other,moved away and will be filled in with
bodies of water.
5. As the crust is filled in with water in a million years it will submerge under the water
and will become the oceanic crust thus, the crust involved in picture D is oceanic
crust as the divergent process continues.

ACTIVITY 2

1. Forces are moving toward each other.

2. A.Continental to continental crust B. Oceanic to oceanic crust
3. They will collide and form mountains.
4. The two oceanic crusts as they collide will form an island arc.
5. Picture C involves the oceanic crust and the conrtinental crust.

ACTIVITY 3

1.The interacting forces slide past each other in opposite direction.

2. A and B pictures involved the continental crust.
3.The crust in pic A will have its zigzag like formation at its edges like of pic B.
4.There is a zigzag like margins at its edges and an uneven sides of the crust
will be observed in picture B,a transform fault boundary.

WHAT’S MORE

1. Transform fault plate type

2. Transform fault plate type
3. Divergent plate type

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4. Convergent plate type
5. Convergent plate type
WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

3 types Divergent Convergent Transform

fault
Difference in:
Directions of Away /opposite Toward/pushing sliding
forces /pulling
Crusts involve 1.Between oceanic 1.Between oceanic 1.Between
2.Between 2.Between continental oceanic
continental 3.oceanic to continental 2.Between
continental
Example Rivers,oceans,lakes San Andreas
:Red sea Himalayas mountain Fault
Geologic Rift valleys,mid- Mountains,volcanoes, Zigzag
events/features ocean ridge,new island arc,tsunami, margins,
seafloor,earthquake earthquakes earthquakes

WHAT I CAN DO
Using clay model
CONVERGENT DIVERGENT TRANSFORM FAULT

Additional Activities
1. Convergent plate type boundary,because the formation of trenches suggests that the
islands were formed from the interaction of dense crust,the oceanic crust.
2. The islands of Palawan, looking on the map there are no traces of red lines which
represent for the fault lines.Therefore,Palawan will less likely experienced an earthquake but
may feel the tremors from a nearby places where epicenters may move.

References
 Focus on Earth Science MERRILL
 K12-Science Learner’s Manual Grade 10- Deped issue
 K-12 Grade 10 Diwa book

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