Science 10: Plate Tectonics and Earthquakes

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth where tectonic plates are found?

Back

Crust

Front

Which of the following is a major mountain belt formed by tectonic plate collisions?

Back

Andes

Front

What do earthquake epicenters usually indicate?

Back

Location of tectonic plate boundaries

Front

Which region is known for having the most active volcanoes?

Back

Ring of Fire

Front

What is the main cause of tectonic plate movement?

Back

Convection currents in the mantle

Front

How do active volcanoes relate to tectonic plate boundaries?

Back

They occur mostly at convergent and divergent plate boundaries.

Front

Why are most earthquakes found along plate boundaries?

Back

Plate movements cause stress to build up and release in the form of earthquakes.

Front

The Ring of Fire is a region characterized by a high number of active volcanoes and earthquakes because:

Back

It coincides with several tectonic plate boundaries.

Front

Which of the following best explains the formation of mountain belts?

Back

They result from the collision and compression of tectonic plates.

Front

If an earthquake is detected in a region where two tectonic plates are moving apart, what type of plate boundary is most likely involved?

Back

Divergent