Plate Tectonics Test

Front

Mechanism for plate movement resulting from unequal heating of the mantle: Ridge Push, Slab Pull, Convection, Subduction

Back

Convection

Front

Which of the following statements is true about the diagram below?

Back

The picture represents a divergent plate boundary and a mid-ocean ridge is likely to form

Front

What is true about magma?

Back

It describes molten material below the surface.

Front

Which volcanic hazard is most likely to affect the atmosphere?

Back

Ash

Front

The following diagram represents the anatomy of an earthquake. Which point represents the focus?

Back

Point A

Front

What can be used to determine the location of an earthquake's epicenter?

Back

The lag time of the P and S waves

Front

Location of most active volcanoes on Earth.

Back

The Ring of Fire

Front

Along what type of plate boundary is the Mariana Trench located?

Back

Oceanic-Oceanic Convergent

Front

Which state is most likely to experience an earthquake? Options: North Carolina, New York, Nebraska, California

Back

California

Front

The following map represents the distribution of volcanoes around the world:
Which of the following can be concluded from the above map? Options: Volcanoes generally occur in the middle of the ocean, Volcanoes generally occur along plate boundaries, Volcanoes generally occur as far apart as possible from each other, Volcanoes are restricted to the Northern hemisphere

Back

Volcanoes generally occur along plate boundaries