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- 1. Multiple Choice
This is an example of -convergentdivergenttransform - 2. Multiple ChoiceThis is an example of -convergentdivergenttransform
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a major geological event that occurs when plates shift suddenly and release stored energy?earthquakesvolcanic eruptionsdivergent boundaries
- 4. Multiple ChoiceLook at the drawing shown. What likely happens when two continental plates collide?An ocean trench forms.Earthquakes occur.Sea-floor spreading occursFolded mountains form.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhen plates slip sideways against each other the type of boundary we have is...DivergentConvergentTransformSlip SIdeways
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a subduction zone?where plates move into each otherwhere plates are moving away form each otherwhere plates move past each otherarea where plate slips under another plate
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a tectonic boundary?ConvergentDivergentSedergentTransform
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a divergent boundary?where plates move into each otherwhere plates are moving away form each otherwhere plates move past each otherarea where plate slips under another plate
- 9. Multiple ChoiceIn a transform boundary, plates...slide past each othercollide togethermove away from each othernone of the above
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich direction are the plates moving at a divergent boundary?moving away from each othermoving towards each othersliding past each otherthey don't move
- 11. Multiple ChoiceName the boundaryconvergent boundarydivergent boundarytransform boundarysergent boundary
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of plate boundary is shown here?divergentconvergenttransformstrike slip
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThis layer of Earth is the thickest partcrustouter coremantleinner core
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the correct order (starting from the surface) of Earth's layers?crust, outer core, inner core, mantlemantle, outer core, inner core, crustcrust, mantle, outer core, inner coreouter core, inner core, crust, mantle
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Pangaea?the name of a German scientistthe name of the super-continent that existed millions of years agoanother name for continental driftthe name of an ancient fossil
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat occurs when plates move against each other, build up pressure and then cause a sudden often violent shift?earthquakefighttransformsvolcano
- 17. Multiple ChoicePlates move about ________ cm per year.2100100001,000,000,000
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe theory that pieces of Earth's lithosphere are in constant motion, driven by convection currents in the mantle.Plate tectonicsContinental driftconvection currentssubduction zone
- 19. Multiple ChoiceUsing the plate boundaries map to help you, why do you think there are so many earthquakes in California?Along divergent boundary which cause MAJOR earthquakesAlong convergent boundary which cause MAJOR earthquakesAlong transform boundary which cause MAJOR earthquakes
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThe San Andreas Fault is an example of a transform boundary. What is produced in this area?TrenchesTornadoesEarthquakesRivers
- 21. Multiple ChoiceTwo tectonic planes that move toward each other create what type of landform?valleycanyonsmountainsdeltas
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of plate boundary is this?PlateDivergentConvergentTransform
- 23. Multiple ChoiceThe type of plate boundary where two plates come together is a .....Convergent BoundaryDivergent BoundaryTransform BoundaryPlate Boundary
- 24. Multiple ChoiceA divergent boundary occurs when plates ....Pull apartCome togetherSlide past each othersubducting
- 25. Multiple ChoiceMountains are created when....Two continental plates collideTwo oceanic plates pull apartAn Oceanic plate subducts under a Continental PlateTwo continental plates pull apart
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the opening in Earth's crust through which molten rock, gases, and ash erupt?Divergent BoundaryMagmaSubduction BoundaryVolcano
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhat is molten rock that has formed deep within the Earth?Hot SpotMagmaLavaVolcano
- 28. Multiple ChoiceThis is the name for the chain of volcanos around the edge of the Pacific Plate.Circle of FireRing of LavaRing of FireCircle of Magma
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