Unit 2 Study Guide: Living With The Planet

Front

Fill in the blank: The theory that continents have moved over time is called _________.

Back

Continental Drift Theory

Front

A supercontinent that existed during the late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic eras is called _________.

Back

Pangea

Front

Fill in the blank: Large slabs of Earth's crust that move and interact at their boundaries are called _________.

Back

Tectonic Plates.

Front

A tectonic plate boundary where two plates collide is called a _________.

Back

Convergent Boundary.

Front

A tectonic plate boundary where two plates move apart is called a _________.

Back

Divergent Boundary.

Front

A tectonic plate boundary where two plates slide past each other is called a _________.

Back

Transform Boundary.

Front

A major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur is called the _________.

Back

Ring of Fire.

Front

A sudden and rapid shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates is called an _________.

Back

Earthquake.

Front

An opening in the Earth's crust through which molten lava, ash, and gases are ejected is called a _________.

Back

Volcano.

Front

Changes made to the environment by human activities are called _________.

Back

Modification (environment)