Divergent/Transform Boundaries

The San Andreas Fault is a classic example of a ___________ boundary.

• convergent

• divergent

• transform

• normal

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

According to plate tectonic theory, new crust is created at _________ boundaries

• convergent

• divergent

• transform

• normal

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

The San Andreas Fault is a boundary that separates which two tectonic plates?

• North American and the Juan de Fuca plates

• South American and Nazca plates

• African and South American plates

• North American and Pacific plates

Divergent plate boundaries can be defined as areas where plates

• move in opposite directions

• move in opposite directions past each other

• move in opposite towards each other

• move in opposite away from each other

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which letter is closest to the divergent boundary in the cross section here?

• a

• b

• c

• d

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

All _____________ are faults, but not all faults are _____________. (hint: same word for both blanks)

Examine the map view diagram that shows both oceanic and continental crust on either side of a plate boundary. Based on the features labeled on the diagram, and the apparent boundary type, location "X" will move towards which direction?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

A and B are located on two different plates, separated by a transform boundary. What direction is plate B moving, if plate A is moving northeast (NE)?

• north east

• north west

• south west

• south east

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Why is the ocean shallower where there are divergent plate boundaries?

• there is less water in that part of the ocean

• new sea floor “floats” because is hot and has a low density.

• the sea floor there is not as heavy as the surrounding sea floor.

• the oceanic crust there is thicker.

Transform boundaries connect...

• two divergent boundaries

• two convergent boundaries

• continental crust

• oceanic crust