Plate Tectonics Lesson Review

Front

What are the oldest sea-floor rocks found in the Atlantic Ocean?

Back

Near the coastlines.

Front

What are the large sections of the Earth's surface that move and interact with each other called?

Back

Tectonic plates.

Front

What is the process called that is thought to cause tectonic plate movement?

Back

Convection.

Front

What is the term for the movement of material within the mantle that drives tectonic plate movement?

Back

Mantle convection.

Front

What is a scientific theory?

Back

A system of ideas that explains related observations and is supported by a large body of evidence.

Front

What is the boundary called where two tectonic plates meet?

Back

Plate boundary.

Front

What are the three main types of plate boundaries?

Back

Divergent, convergent, and transform boundaries.

Front

What geological features are commonly formed at divergent boundaries?

Back

Mid-ocean ridges.

Front

What happens at convergent boundaries?

Back

Tectonic plates collide, which can lead to mountain formation, earthquakes, and volcanic activity.

Front

What is a transform boundary?

Back

A boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other.