Earth Science Grade 10 Quiz

Plate tectonics is the theory that Earth's outer shell is divided into several plates that glide over the mantle. What are the three types of plate boundaries?

• Oceanic boundaries, continental boundaries, and island boundaries

• Divergent boundaries, convergent boundaries, and transform boundaries

• Volcanic boundaries, earthquake boundaries, and mountain boundaries

• Subduction boundaries, collision boundaries, and sliding boundaries

What is the name of the supercontinent that existed over 200 million years ago and eventually broke apart to form the continents we have today?

• Gondwana

• Lemuria

• Pangaea

• Atlantis

What is subduction and how does it contribute to the movement of tectonic plates?

• Subduction is the process where tectonic plates move away from each other, causing earthquakes.

• Subduction is the process where tectonic plates remain stationary, with no contribution to their movement.

• Subduction is the process where tectonic plates collide and form new mountains.

• Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate moves under another, contributing to the movement of tectonic plates.

What are the three main types of plate boundaries and what geological features are associated with each?

• Divergent boundaries - associated with mid-ocean ridges and rift valleys; Convergent boundaries - associated with subduction zones, mountain ranges, and volcanic arcs; Transform boundaries - associated with earthquakes and fault lines

• Divergent boundaries - associated with glaciers and ice caps; Convergent boundaries - associated with geysers and hot springs; Transform boundaries - associated with tsunamis and tidal waves

• Divergent boundaries - associated with tectonic plates and magma chambers; Convergent boundaries - associated with ocean currents and icebergs; Transform boundaries - associated with hurricanes and tornadoes

• Divergent boundaries - associated with deserts and canyons; Convergent boundaries - associated with coral reefs and sand dunes; Transform boundaries - associated with rainforests and lakes

What are earthquake belts and how are they related to plate tectonics?

• Earthquake belts are decorative belts worn during seismic events. They are related to plate tectonics because they help hold the earth together.

• Earthquake belts are musical bands that play during earthquakes. They are related to plate tectonics because they provide entertainment during seismic events.

• Earthquake belts are fashion accessories made from tectonic plates. They are related to plate tectonics because they are made from the same material.

• Earthquake belts are regions where tectonic plates interact, causing seismic activity. They are related to plate tectonics because earthquakes occur at the boundaries of tectonic plates.

What are the major earthquake belts around the world and what causes them to occur in those specific locations?

• Global warming and climate change

• Meteorite impacts and space debris

• Tectonic plate movement and interaction at their boundaries

• Volcanic eruptions and lava flow

How do mountain belts form and what role do tectonic plates play in their formation?

• Due to the expansion of the Earth's core, which pushes the crust upwards to form mountains

• Through the collision and convergence of tectonic plates, which push the crust upwards to form mountain ranges.

• By the erosion and weathering of rocks, which creates the illusion of mountain ranges

• Through the melting of ice caps, which causes the land to rise and form mountain belts

What are the major mountain belts on Earth and what are the geological processes that led to their formation?

• Tectonic plate collisions, volcanic activity, and erosion

• Erosion, deposition, and continental drift

• Glaciation, earthquakes, and sedimentation

• Weathering, deposition, and subduction

What are the different types of mountains that can be found within mountain belts and how are they formed?

• Erosion, deposition, and weathering

• Tectonic plate movement, erosion, and deposition

• Glacial activity, weathering, and erosion

• Folding, faulting, and volcanic activity

How do mountain belts contribute to the overall structure and topography of the Earth's surface?

• By being created by meteor impacts

• By being eroded by wind and water

• By forming through tectonic processes such as plate collision and uplift

• By forming through volcanic eruptions