AP Env Sci: Plate Tectonics

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The physical layer of Earth made of solid rock and soil is called the ___________.

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lithosphere

Front

The type of plate boundary where two plates come together is a .....

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Convergent Boundary

Front

Which of the following causes Earth's tectonic plates to move? Energy from the Sun, Magnetic Pole Reversal, Convection currents in the mantle, Faults in Mountain Ranges

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Convection currents in the mantle

Front

What type of plate boundary is this? Options: Plate, Divergent, Convergent, Transform

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Convergent

Front

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

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Earthquake

Front

A divergent boundary occurs when plates ....

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Pull apart

Front

What type of plate boundary is this?

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Transform

Front

Oceanic Trenches are formed by _______ plate boundaries

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Divergent

Front

A fault is formed by the movement of a __________ plate boundary

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Transform

Front

Islands can form from magma being pushed up at a __________ plate boundary

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Convergent