Plate Tectonics Quiz

What are the puzzle pieces of the Earth's surface called?

• Tectonic plates

• Puzzles

• Earthquakes

What is the theory called that explains the movement of Earth's tectonic plates?

• Theory of Relativity

• Plate Tectonics Theory

• Quantum Mechanics

• Theory of Evolution

Qual camada da Terra é dividida em placas tectônicas?

• Crosta

• Manto

• Núcleo

• Litosfera

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

• Convergent boundary

• Divergent boundary

• Transform boundary

• Subduction zone

What natural disaster is most directly associated with the movement of tectonic plates?

• Tornadoes

• Hurricanes

• Earthquakes

• Tsunamis

Which of the following is NOT a layer of the Earth?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Atmosphere

• Core

What is created when two continental plates collide?

• Ocean trench

• Mid-ocean ridge

• Mountain range

• Volcanic island

What is the main force that causes tectonic plates to move?

• Gravity

• Magnetic field

• Convection currents in the mantle

• Rotation of the Earth

Which of the following is a feature formed by a transform boundary?

• Volcano

• Mountain range

• Fault line

• Ocean trench

What happens at a subduction zone?

• Two plates move away from each other.

• Two plates slide past each other.

• One plate moves under another plate.

• Two plates collide and rise up.