Plate Tectonics Check Point Quiz

A rift valley and mid ocean ridge are examples of a _______.

• Divergent Boundary

• Transform Boundary

• Convergent boundary with subduction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Mountain building is an example of a _______.

• Divergent Boundary

• Transform Boundary

• Convergent boundary with subduction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What causes the tectonic plates to move?

• Radiation from the sun

• Convection currents in the mantle

• Conduction in crust

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which arrows show the direction that a convergent boundary moves?

• --->

  <---

• <--- --->

• ---> <---

Which arrows show the direction that a transform boundary moves?

• --->

  <---

• <--- --->

• ---> <---

Which arrows show the direction that a divergent boundary moves?

• --->

  <---

• <--- --->

• ---> <---

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3