Plate Tectonics

Front

Divergent plates move _______ each other.

Back

away from

Front

Divergent boundaries cause the Mid-Ocean Ridge to form and ________.

Back

Rifts

Front

If a process builds up the Earth's surface it is _________.

Back

Constructive

Front

If a process breaks down Earth's surface it is ________.

Back

Destructive

Front

If the crust is squeezed and pushed upwards it forms ______.

Back

Mountains

Front

In regions where tectonic plates meet, earthquakes, volcanoes, and hot springs are more likely.

Back

True

Front

Where do volcanoes most commonly form?

Back

Near tectonic plate boundaries.

Front

What natural hazard occurs when plates scrape and slide past each other?

Back

Earthquakes

Front

Do the ocean tides cause earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the creation of mountains?

Back

False

Front

Do lithospheric plate movements cause earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the creation of mountains?

Back

True