A subduction zone is formed...

when one tectonic plate sinks below another

at every type of convergent plate boundary

at every type of divergent plate boundary

Where would sea floor spreading most likely occur?

At divergent plate boundaries (oceanic vs. oceanic)

At convergent boundaries (oceanic vs. oceanic)

At convergent boundaries (oceanic vs. continental)

What is the source of energy that drives plate movement?

convection currents in the asthenosphere

the different densities of the oceanic and crustal plates

the friction force between the plates that move past each other

The image shows the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region of high tectonic activity. What evidence supports the theory that the tectonic activity of the region is due to the subduction of tectonic plates?

The Asia-Pacific region is dotted by many small and large islands

The region is bound by many oceanic trenches.

North America seems to be colliding with Asia at the north of the ring.

The landmasses look like they would fit together like the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle.

Observe this diagram of a plate boundary. One statement BEST describes what is happening. It is that

the denser ceanic crust is subducting under the less dense oceanic crust

the tectonic plates are moving away from each other.

In some areas of the world, like California and Japan, earthquakes are a common occurrence. How can this best be explained?

Both areas are on the boundary of active plates, the motion of the plates causes earthquakes.

The strong ocean currents are undermining both areas causing earthquakes.

Both areas are located near the edge of the Pacific Ocean, the unstable sand causes earthquakes.

Both areas are subjected to strong ocean wind and waves that causes earthquakes.

These plate boundaries exist since divergent plate boundaries exist:

Divergent, convergent, and transform

Earthquakes are caused by...

sudden movements of rock along a fault

too much drilling along plate boundaries

Plate Boundaries

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of plate boundary is shown here?

divergent

convergent

transform

subducting

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of plate boundary is shown here?

divergent

convergent

transform

submergent

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of plate boundary is shown here?

divergent

convergent

transform

strike slip

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What geologic feature/event you be most likely to find at a transform boundary?

Earthquakes

Volcanoes

Mountains

Rift Valleys

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What geologic feature/event would you most likely to find at a divergent boundary between two pieces of oceanic crust?

Rift Valley

Mid-Ocean Ridge

Island Arc

Flat land

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What geologic feature/event would you most likely to find at a divergent boundary between two pieces of continental crust?

Mid-Ocean Ridge

Mountain

Rift Valley

Island Arc

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What geologic feature/event would you most likely to find at a convergent boundary between two pieces of continental crust?

Volcano

Mountain

Rift

Island Arc

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

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Plate Boundaries

52 questions

What kind of plate boundary is shown here?

What kind of plate boundary is shown here?

What kind of plate boundary is shown here?

What geologic feature/event you be most likely to find at a transform boundary?

What geologic feature/event would you most likely to find at a divergent boundary between two pieces of oceanic crust?

What geologic feature/event would you most likely to find at a divergent boundary between two pieces of continental crust?

What geologic feature/event would you most likely to find at a convergent boundary between two pieces of continental crust?

A subduction zone is formed...

Name the boundary

Name the boundary

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