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4 marksPlate Tectonics and Rock Formation

CSEC Geography · May/June 2015 · Paper 2 · Question 2(a)

Based on Figure 2 showing tectonic plate boundaries labelled A to E in the Caribbean area.

Identify, by letter and name, four of the tectonic plates shown in the figure.

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  1. 2(b)(i)Define the term 'denudation'.[2 marks]
  2. 2(b)(ii)Define the term 'weathering'.[2 marks]
  3. 2(b)(iii)Define the term 'mass wasting'.[2 marks]
  4. 2(b)(iv)Define the term 'erosion'.[2 marks]
  5. 2(c)Compare the movement and resulting features at transform and convergent plate boundaries, giving an example of each type of boundary in the Caribbean.[6 marks]
  6. 2(d)Explain how temperature change and frost action can destroy rocks.[6 marks]

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