Unit 4 Lesson 4 Part I

Front

Earthquakes are common at ________ boundaries.

Back

Transform boundaries are where two tectonic plates slide past each other, often causing earthquakes.

Front

This is when two plates converge but one slides under the other due to density.

Back

Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate moves under another, leading to geological features like trenches.

Front

What kind of plate boundary is shown here?

Back

Divergent boundaries are where two tectonic plates move away from each other, often creating new crust.

Front

The place where two plates come together is known as a _______.

Back

A convergent boundary is where two tectonic plates collide or come together.

Front

A plate boundary where two plates move away from each other is called _______.

Back

A Divergent Boundary is where tectonic plates separate, leading to the formation of new crust.

Front

What is a transform boundary?

Back

A transform boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally.

Front

Define subduction zone.

Back

A subduction zone is an area where one tectonic plate is being forced under another, often leading to volcanic activity.

Front

What geological feature is commonly formed at divergent boundaries?

Back

Mid-ocean ridges are commonly formed at divergent boundaries where new oceanic crust is created.

Front

What happens at convergent boundaries?

Back

At convergent boundaries, tectonic plates collide, which can lead to mountain formation or earthquakes.

Front

What is the significance of the Ring of Fire?

Back

The Ring of Fire is a major area in the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur due to tectonic plate boundaries.