Plate Boundaries Practice

Front

What feature is created at a subduction zone?

Back

Volcanic Mountains are formed at subduction zones where one tectonic plate moves under another.

Front

What causes earthquakes?

Back

Earthquakes are caused by sudden movements of rock along a fault line.

Front

What is a Divergent boundary?

Back

A Divergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move away from each other, often creating new crust.

Front

What is a Transform boundary?

Back

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

Front

What is Convection in the context of plate tectonics?

Back

Convection is the process of heat transfer in the mantle that drives the movement of tectonic plates.

Front

What is the Mid-Atlantic Ridge?

Back

The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is a divergent boundary located in the Atlantic Ocean where new oceanic crust is formed.

Front

What happens at a Convergent boundary?

Back

At a Convergent boundary, two tectonic plates collide, which can lead to mountain formation or subduction.

Front

What is a fault line?

Back

A fault line is a fracture in the Earth's crust where blocks of land have moved past each other.

Front

What is 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 activity.

Front

What is the role of magma in plate tectonics?

Back

Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface that can rise to create new crust at divergent boundaries.