Plate Boundaries

Front

Which layer contains pieces called tectonic plates?

Back

Lithosphere

Front

What makes tectonic plates float on the asthenosphere? Options: They are much lighter than the asthenosphere., They are much more dense than the asthenosphere., They are made up of different materials throughout the crust., They are less dense than the asthenosphere.

Back

They are less dense than the asthenosphere.

Front

What layer do tectonic plates float on? Options: Lithosphere, Mesosphere, Inner core, Asthenosphere

Back

Asthenosphere

Front

The diagram shows the Indian Plate colliding with the Eurasian Plate. What impact does this have on the surface of Earth?

Back

It creates mountains.

Front

Which boundary is shown?

Back

Convergent

Front

Which type of boundary is shown & what might it create?

Back

Transform- earthquakes

Front

What boundary forms where plates collide?

Back

Convergent

Front

What is the relationship between boundaries, volcanoes, and earthquakes?

Back

Volcanoes & earthquakes are found at plate boundaries.

Front

Where is an earthquake most likely to occur?

Back

C

Front

Why is the Pacific Plate called the Ring of Fire?

Back

It has lots of dense oceanic crust subducting to create volcanoes.