Plate Tectonics Test

Match the following

• Divergent Boundary

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• Convergent Boundary

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• Transform Boundary

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

The diagram below shows a cross-section of rock layers. What most likely caused the crack indicated by the arrow in the diagram?

• erosion

• volcanic eruptions

• earthquake activity

• glacier movement

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The diagram shows a cross-section of the Earth's interior structure.  The arrow points to WHICH of the following parts of the Earth?

• crust

• upper mantle

• metallic core

• convection mantle

The United States has two major mountain chains, the Rocky Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains.  What major geological event formed these mountains?

• erosion

• volcanoes

• plates colliding

• glacier movement

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What happens at a divergent boundary?

• plates collide

• plates slide past

• plates melt

• plates move away from each other

Plates slide past each other at a _______. 

• divergent boundary

• transform boundary

• convergent boundary

•  vent

Why do volcanoes often form at plate boundaries?

• Plates create huge seismic waves.

• Plates can slide beneath each other.

• Plates are not explosive.

• None of the above.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which layer of Earth is divided into segments called tectonic plates?

• core

• mantle

• lithosphere

• hydrosphere

What occurs when energy stored in the Earth's crust is suddenly released?

• earthquake

• mountain formation

•  tornado

• volcano

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What plate motions are occurring where new ocean crust is created?

• Two plates are colliding. 

• Plates are being pulled into the mantle.

• Two plates slide past one another.

• Two plates are spreading apart.