Slopes or gradients in the earth's crust are primarily created by tectonic activity. The movement of Earth's plates, caused by tectonic forces, results in the creation of various topographical features, including slopes. The degree of the slope is dictated by the force and intensity of these movements.
Slopes or gradients in the earth's crust are primarily a result of tectonic activity. Tectonic forces leading to movements of the Earth's plates can cause the crust to buckle, bend, and fracture, resulting in the creation of slopes, mountains, valleys, and other topographical features. These features are the result of constructive (divergent) and destructive (convergent) plate boundaries.
For example, at divergent boundaries, plates move apart creating ridges or slopes underwater. On the other hand, at convergent boundaries, plates move towards each other creating mountains or steep slopes. The force and intensity of these movements dictate the degree of the slope.
In summary, it is the tectonic factors that are primarily responsible for creating slopes or gradients in the Earth’s topography.
