Tectonic Plates Quiz

What are the three main types of tectonic plate boundaries?

• Solid, Liquid, Gas

• Divergent, Convergent, Transform

• Hot, Cold, Warm

• North, South, East

How does tectonic plate movement contribute to the formation of earthquakes?

• Tectonic plate movement creates a protective barrier against earthquakes

• Tectonic plate movement has no impact on the occurrence of earthquakes

• Tectonic plate movement leads to the formation of volcanoes, not earthquakes

• Tectonic plate movement causes stress to build up along plate boundaries, leading to the release of energy in the form of earthquakes.

What is the relationship between plate tectonics and volcanic activity?

• Plate tectonics and volcanic activity are completely unrelated

• Plate tectonics cause volcanic activity

• There is no relationship between plate tectonics and volcanic activity

• Volcanic activity causes plate tectonics

Explain the process of mountain formation in relation to plate tectonics.

• Mountains are formed by volcanic eruptions

• Mountains are formed by erosion and weathering

• Plate tectonics and the collision of tectonic plates lead to the formation of mountains.

• Mountains are formed by the movement of glaciers

What type of boundary is formed when two tectonic plates move away from each other?

• Divergent boundary

• Transform boundary

• Convergent boundary

• Subduction boundary

How do tectonic plate movements affect the Earth's surface?

• Tectonic plate movements cause earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountains and ocean trenches.

• Tectonic plate movements result in the disappearance of mountains and ocean trenches

• Tectonic plate movements cause the formation of clouds and rain

• Tectonic plate movements have no impact on the Earth's surface

What are the primary factors that contribute to the occurrence of earthquakes along tectonic plate boundaries?

• Volcanic eruptions and magma flow

• Weather patterns and atmospheric pressure

• Human activities and construction projects

• Movement and interaction of tectonic plates, build-up and release of stress