Plate Tectonics

Divergent plates move _______ each other.

• away from

• towards

• underneath of

• over-top of

Divergent boundaries cause the Mid-Ocean Ridge to form and ________.

• Mountains

• Rifts

• Volcanoes

• Earthquakes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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If a process builds up the Earth's surface it is _________.

• Destructive

• Constructive

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

If a process breaks down Earth's surface it is ________.

• Destructive

• Constructive

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

If the crust is squeezed and pushed upwards it forms ______.

• Valleys

• Rifts

• Mountains

• Mid-Ocean Ridge

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

In regions where tectonic plates meet, earthquakes, volcanoes, and hot springs are more likely.

• True

• False

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Where do volcanoes most commonly form?

• Along the equator.

• In Earth's polar regions.

• In the middle of tectonic plates.

• Near tectonic plate boundaries.

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What natural hazard occurs when plates scrape and slide past each other?

• Tornadoes

• Tsunamis

• Hurricanes

• Earthquakes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The ocean tides cause earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the creation of mountains.

• True

• False

The lithospheric plate movements cause earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the creation of mountains.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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