Plate Tectonics Test Review

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What geological feature is formed by tectonic plates pushing together?

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A mountain range.

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What is the process called when tectonic plates move over a hot spot?

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The formation of volcanoes, as seen in the Hawaiian Islands.

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Who was the first person to propose the theory of continental drift?

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Alfred Wegener.

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What drives the movement of tectonic plates?

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Convection currents within the Earth's mantle.

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What is a tectonic plate?

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A large slab of Earth's lithosphere that moves and interacts with other plates.

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What happens when two tectonic plates collide?

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They can form mountains, cause earthquakes, or create subduction zones.

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What is a hot spot in geology?

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A location where magma from deep within the mantle rises to the surface, creating volcanoes.

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What is the significance of the theory of plate tectonics?

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It explains the movement of Earth's plates and the geological activity associated with it.

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What are the three main types of plate boundaries?

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Divergent, convergent, and transform boundaries.

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What occurs at divergent plate boundaries?

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Plates move apart, leading to the formation of new crust, often seen at mid-ocean ridges.