
Plate Tectonic Theory and Earth's Features

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Geography
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10th Grade
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MARIA VENTURANZA
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Plate Tectonic Theory?
Plate Tectonic Theory is a belief that the movement of tectonic plates is caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon.
Plate Tectonic Theory is a scientific theory that explains how the Earth's lithosphere is divided into several large and small plates that move and interact with each other.
Plate Tectonic Theory is a scientific theory that explains how the Earth's crust is made up of different types of rocks.
Plate Tectonic Theory is a hypothesis that suggests the Earth's continents were once joined together in a supercontinent called Pangaea.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are active volcanoes related to Plate Tectonic Theory?
They are caused by earthquakes.
They are formed by erosion.
They occur at tectonic plate boundaries.
They are unrelated to Plate Tectonic Theory.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the distribution of earthquake epicenters in relation to Plate Tectonic Theory.
Earthquake epicenters are primarily located in the middle of tectonic plates.
Earthquake epicenters are primarily located along plate boundaries.
Earthquake epicenters are randomly distributed across the globe.
Earthquake epicenters are caused by volcanic activity rather than plate movements.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are major mountain belts and how do they relate to Plate Tectonic Theory?
Major mountain belts are formed by volcanic activity.
Major mountain belts are formed by erosion.
Major mountain belts are formed by the movement of glaciers.
Major mountain belts are formed by the collision of tectonic plates as per the Plate Tectonic Theory.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which tectonic plate boundaries are associated with the majority of active volcanoes?
Convergent and divergent plate boundaries
Subduction plate boundaries
Transform plate boundaries
Collision plate boundaries
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do convergent plate boundaries contribute to the formation of major mountain belts?
Through subduction and volcanic activity
Through erosion and weathering
Through tectonic uplift and folding
Through deposition and sedimentation
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of plate boundary is responsible for the occurrence of most earthquakes?
convergent plate boundary
divergent plate boundary
subduction zone
transform plate boundary
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