Plate Tectonics Theory Quiz

Given the map below, what type of plate boundary exists between the crustal plates of African plate and South American Plate?

• Convergent boundary
• Transform boundary
• Subduction boundary
• Divergent boundary

Which among the following types of plate boundaries moves towards each other?

• Convergent plate boundaries
• Subduction plate boundaries
• Transform plate boundaries
• Divergent plate boundaries

Which among the following comprises the outermost layer known as the crust of the Earth?

• Lower lithosphere and Upper Mantle

• Oceanic and Continental Crust

• Lithosphere and Asthenosphere

• Oceanic Crust and Continental Crust

Which of the following does not belong to the group?

• Nazca Plate

• Indo-Australian Plate

• Pacific Plate

• African Plate

What do you call to the region in which most of the tectonic activities such as earthquakes and volcanic activities are mostly found?

• Loop of Heat
• Band of Lava
• Circle of Flames
• Ring of Fire

Which among the following is TRUE about the concept of Plate Tectonics Theory?

• Plate tectonics only involves the movement of oceanic plates
• The theory suggests that the Earth's crust is a single solid piece
• The theory was proposed in the 19th century
• The Earth's outer shell is divided into several plates that interact at their boundaries.

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Which among the following is TRUE about the concept of Plate Tectonics Theory?

• Plate tectonics only involves the movement of oceanic plates
• The theory suggests that the Earth's crust is a single solid piece
• The theory was proposed in the 19th century
• The Earth's outer shell is divided into several plates that interact at their boundaries.

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Given the map below, the collision between the North American Plate and the Pacific Plate will result into what type of plate boundary?

• Convergent plate boundary
• Divergent plate boundary
• Transform plate boundary
• Subduction zone

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Which among the following layers of the Earth is composed of hot, molten rocks and is the reason why the crustal plates are constantly moving from one another?

• Continental Crust

• Asthenosphere

• Lithosphere

• Lower Mantle

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The following are the geologic features associated with the Plate Tectonics Theory except?

• Mountains
• Earthquakes
• Volcanoes
• Tsunamis

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