GCSE Tectonics, Revision Aid (all module)

Which layer forms most of the internal structure of the Earth?

• Core

• Mantle

• Crust

• Lithosphere

What rocks form the mantle?

• Silicon-based rocks

• Balsalt

• Granite

• Chalk

What is the asthosphere?

• The top part of the crust

• The layer between the inner and outer core

• The top of the mantle

• The bottom of the mantle

Which plate type is heavier?

• Continental

• Oceanic

• Tectonic

What is oceanic plate made from?

• Granite

• Balsalt

• Chalk

• Magma

Which of the following describes the plate coming towards each other?

• Divergent

• Conservative

• Convergent

• Hot spot

Where do we not find volcanoes?

• Convergent

• Divergent

• Conservative

• Hot spots

Where is new land created?

• Covergent

• Divergent

• Conservative

• San Andreas Fault

In a convergent plate boundary, which of the plates subducts?

• Continental

• Oceanic

• Tectonic

• Hot spot

Shield volcanoes are found on which plate boundary?

• Conservative

• Convergent

• Divergent

• Ring of fire