Plate tectonics

Front

Why are earthquakes common in areas like California and Japan?

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Both areas are on the boundary of active plates, the motion of the plates causes earthquakes.

Front

There are three types of plate boundaries. Which choice is NOT a type of plate boundary?
Options: convergent, thrust, divergent, transform

Back

thrust

Front

The map in the picture shows tectonic plate boundaries. This map would be useful in predicting the location of future:

droughts

,

hurricanes

,

earthquakes

,

tornadoes

Back

earthquakes

Front

The Earth’s surface is divided into what types of plates?

Back

continental and oceanic plates.

Front

The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami was caused by a shift in two plates that pushed one section of the sea floor under another section of the sea floor by 5 meters. What type of boundary is this?

Back

convergent

Front

A plate boundary where two plates move away from each other is called

Back

Divergent Boundary

Front

A plate boundary where two plates move away from each other is called

Back

Divergent Boundary

Front

Convergent Plate Movement can create

Back

Mountains

Front

A Plate Boundary where two plates move toward each other is called

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Convergent Boundary

Front

What type of event will occur at this boundary? Options: Earthquake, Volcano Eruption, Tornado, Mountain Building

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Earthquake