Unlike convergent boundaries, divergence occurs between only oceanic or only continental plates, not one of each. Divergent boundaries can also form volcanoes when the plates separate enough to allow molten lava to seep out, harden, and eventually form islands. Divergent boundary simple english wikipedia, the free. Illustration of the main types of plate boundaries 55 k divergent boundaries divergent boundaries occur along spreading centers where plates are moving apart and new crust is created by magma pushing up from the mantle. That character, although named ezraa movie specific character, takes the place of uriah who invited tris to join in the book. Divergent book one, by the delightfully brilliant veronica roth, is at times compelling, emotional, suspenseful and funny. Divergent is due in theaters on friday, march 21 and while the movie certainly stands on its own, there are a few elements of this world worth learning or revisiting. Kids encyclopedia facts a divergent boundary, also known as a constructive boundary, is two or more plates that move apart from each other because of plate tectonics.
May 19, 2017 divergent plate boundaries are along spreading centres where plates are moving apart and new crust created by magma is being pushed up from the mantle. Jan 19, 2016 brief description of divergent boundaries. Divergent boundaries that occur between oceanic plates produce mid oceanic ridges. It can be seen in the east african great rift valley, east pacific rise and midatlantic ridge. When the continental crust stretches beyond its limit, tensions cracks appear on the surface, o. The opening section of the book grabs the reader by the throat and does not let go. Divergent is the debut novel of american novelist veronica roth, published by harper collins childrens books in 2011. Kids learn about the earth science subject of plate tectonics including major and minor plates, convergent, divergent, and transform boundaries. A list of important facts about veronica roths divergent, including setting, climax, protagonists, and antagonists.
Divergent takes place in the future, but without any exact date. When two continental plates separate, it is theoretically possible for a similar thing to happen. This is because of pressure, friction, and plate material melting in the mantle. Jan 17, 2020 divergent boundaries exist where tectonic plates move apart from each other. Earthquakes and volcanoes are common near convergent boundaries. Divergent plates move away from each other, creating a rift in the brittle rock of the lithosphere. Facts about the divergent plate boundary explained with a. Here are other interesting facts about divergent to notice. The rifts located at the oceanic ridge system characterize the presence divergent boundaries. In the book divergent by veronica roth, which chicago landmark does main character tris not see during the events of the novel. The east african rift valley runs from ethiopia southward, creating some of africas largest lakes, such as lake tanganyika. New crust is formed at divergent boundaries on the ocean floor where the lithosphere is thin.
I am absolutely hooked to the divergent world and the book was literally unputdownable. Divergent boundaries are one of the biproducts of plate tectonics. Divergent plate boundaries are locations where plates are moving away from one another. The african plate itself seems to be splitting apart. Aug 31, 2009 divergent boundaries are one of the biproducts of plate tectonics. The rising current pushes up on the bottom of the lithosphere, lifting it and flowing laterally beneath it. A divergent boundary is an area where two crustal plates are separating. The rift valleys are established because of the initial production rifts caused by the divergent boundaries located in the continents. But most of us have to set boundaries around our helping and giving at some point in our lives. Oddly enough, ezra matches the description given in the book of uriah, who will make his first appearance in the second movie of the dauntless series. As the name implies, divergent boundaries are formed when two adjacent tectonic plates separate, i.
It is the structure and geological processes of divergent boundaries that shape the continents and oceans over time by forming new crust and new. What are some interesting facts about divergent boundaries. Divergent divergent, book 1 divergent trilogy ebook. The novel is the first of the divergent trilogy, a series of young adult dystopian novels set in a divergent universe. Most of these tectonic plate boundaries are located on the floor of the oceans. The midoceanic ridges are existed due to the active divergent plate boundaries spotted between the oceanic tectonic plates. Divergent boundaries create the global midocean ridge system that is the longest mountain range on earth. Sparknotes is here for you weve got everything you need to ace or teach.
Divergent is the first book in a trilogy that was completed in october 20. If it is magma, when it has cooled it then creates a new plate which then creates new land. One famous transform boundary is the san andreas fault in california. Divergent boundary news newspapers books scholar jstor february 2016 learn how. Divergent boundaries that occur between oceanic plates produce midoceanic ridges. It is the boundary between the north american plate and the. Veronica roth has a fear of heights, like four character of the book. The weaknesses in the crust allow molten lava to move toward the earths surface on the ocean. Dauntless the brave, amity the peaceful, candor honest, erudite the intelligent, and abnegation the selfless. Divergent plate boundaries are those tectonic borders where tectonic plates pull away from each other and form a new crust. These places are often called faults and can be areas where earthquakes often occur. Roths first book of short fiction set in the divergent universe is forthcoming july 2014. At divergent boundaries in the oceans, magma from deep in the earths mantle rises toward the surface and pushes apart two or more plates.
This channel is dedicated to students of chemistry, medicine, pharmacy, biology, physics, agriculture and other branches studying chemistry. Buzzle takes you through some interesting facts about these divergent boundary zones on this earth. Divergent boundary facts for kids kiddle encyclopedia. Some divergent boundaries are on the ocean floor where the lithosphere is thin. What are facts about convergent boundaries and divergent. Plate boundary zones broad belts in which boundaries are not well defined and the effects of plate interaction are unclear. In the oceans, this has produced the mid ocean ridge system, which can also be described as a global range of underwater mountains. Divergent boundaries within continents initially produce rifts, which eventually become rift valleys. Uriah, is not portrayed in the divergent movie because his role was too minor. Geologists debate whether this means that africa is in fact composed of two.
But tris doesnt get brainwashed because shes divergent, so she destroys the villains plan, and rescues everyone. Gakkel ridge in the arctic ocean is the slowest spreading ridge in the world. We can find ourselves in a onesided relationship with a taker. Divergent is a book that is accurately represented by a bold fiery symbol and a skyline and a gathering storm. In plate tectonics, a divergent boundary or divergent plate boundary is a linear feature that. A convergent boundary is where two or more tectonic plates collide with each other causing massive earth movements. And theyre going to do so by mindcontrolling the dauntless army. At divergent plate margins, plates are moving apart and new lithosphere is being created. Divergent stars shailene woodley, theo james, zoe kravitz, ansel elgort, maggie q, mekhi phifer, jai courtney, miles teller, and kate winslet. Pgtheres some kissing and some straddling and theres some talk about sex.
Tris in the movie is a little older than tris in the book. Plate tectonics information and facts national geographic. When they move apart either water or magma fills the space. Transform boundaries a transform boundary is one where two plates slide past each other.
The vast majority of divergent boundaries are found in the ocean, where they were not mapped or understood until the midtolate 20th century. But most of that talk is between tris and four, and they both agree that they dont want to jump in and have sex befor. In plate tectonics, a divergent boundary or divergent plate boundary also known as a constructive boundary or an extensional boundary is a linear feature that exists between two tectonic plates that are moving away from each other. Abdul jabbar this book tells the story of the world in the future is divided into five factions. Sciencestruck takes you through some interesting facts about these divergent boundary zones on this earth. A divergent plate boundary forms when two crustal plates are separating. Main page contents featured content current events random article donate to wikipedia wikipedia store. Yes because divergent boundaries split apart and convergent boundaries make mountains so a mountain can split. A divergent boundary, also known as a constructive boundary, is two or more plates that move apart from each other because of plate tectonics. Divergent posted on january 20, 2016 by ruhshonaatmidwoodcom veronica roth author chose the faction of abnegation the selfless before she chose any other factions.
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