The mechanics of plate movement s involves three main plate boundaries:

i) Divergent boundaries- this is where plates move away from each other.

ii) Convergent boundaries- where plates come together.

iii) Transform boundaries- where plates grind past each other.

- it is of importance to take note of the fact that plate movement is necessitated by convection currents.(Refer to PLatinum p  144-147 for clarity)

-They are processes and landforms that result from the movement of plates in different directiions, these include:

i) mid-ocean ridge

ii) Rift Valleys eg the great East African Rift Valley

ii) Volcanic features

iv) The San Andreas Fault in California. 

Refer to Platinum p 148-155)

Folding and Faulting are significant processes that take place within the crustal plates. These processes result from forces of compression and tension occuring at different plant boundaries. These forces lead to various features taking place which include;

i) Fold mountains/mountain ranges

ii) Different types of folds

iii) Different types of faults and rift valleys

iv) Earthquakes and Volcanic activities

Refer to Platinum p 156-179

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