Tectonic Plate Quiz - Differentiated

Which of the following geologic events would most likely occur where two continental plates converge?

• Tsunami

• Mountain Formation

• Hurricane

• Plateau Formation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The interaction of tectonic plate boundaries is associated with which of the following events?

• Earthquakes

• Tropical storms

• Hurricanes

• Tornadoes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which type of plate boundary is shown in image A?

• Divergent

• Convergent

• Transform

• Magical

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which continental tectonic plate lies underneath the starred region?

• North American Plate

• South American Plate

• Eurasian Plate

• African Plate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

The surface of the earth is still changing shape.

• True

• False

• Only in winter

• Only in the summer

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2