Plate Tectonic Theory

Front

What color represents divergent margins and spreading centers?

Back

Black

Front

What color represents convergent margins (subduction zone)?

Back

Blue

Front

What color represents transform faults (strike-slip faults)?

Back

Green

Front

What color represents hot spots?

Back

Red

Front

How many divergent boundary systems (ridges and rises) are found?

Back

7

Front

How many convergent margins (trenches) are found?

Back

16+

Front

How many transform fault symbols and faults are found?

Back

10

Front

How many hot spots are found?

Back

5

Front

Which plate is subducting under the North American Plate?

Back

Juan de Fuca Plate

Front

Where do most earthquakes and volcanoes occur?

Back

Near plate boundaries