9H Plate tectonics review

Front

What is the shaking of the Earth’s crust caused by a release of energy?

Back

Earthquake

Front

What type of boundary is shown at A?

Back

Divergent

Front

Where are most volcanoes found?

Back

Ring of Fire

Front

What forms at a convergent boundary between a continental plate and an oceanic plate?

Back

Volcanoes

Front

Which theory describes the motion of and force driving Earth's plates?

Back

Plate tectonics

Front

What is the boundary called where two plates slide past each other?

Back

Transform boundary

Front

What is the process called when one tectonic plate moves under another?

Back

Subduction

Front

What geological feature is formed at a divergent boundary?

Back

Mid-ocean ridges

Front

What is the name of the large landmass that existed before continents drifted apart?

Back

Pangaea

Front

What is the term for the theory that explains the movement of Earth's plates?

Back

Plate tectonics