Tectonic Plates Quiz

1. 1. What are tectonic plates?

• Large pieces of ice

• Individual puzzle pieces that make up the Earth's surface

• Clouds in the sky

• Pieces of wood

2. 2. How fast do tectonic plates move?

• As fast as a cheetah

• As fast as a snail

• As fast as a car

• As fast as a plane

What happens when continental plates collide?

• They create valleys

• They create mountains

• They disappear

• They create rivers

What is an oceanic plate?

• A plate that floats on water

• A plate that is covered with land

• A thinner plate that is heavier and found under oceans

• A plate made of ice

Where does an oceanic plate go when it pushes under a continental plate?

• It stays on the surface

• It disappears into the Earth

• It floats to the top

• It turns into a mountain

What is created when two oceanic plates move apart?

• A volcano

• An ocean trench

• An ocean ridge

• A mountain range

What does magma do when it rises to the surface?

• It disappears

• It creates earthquakes

• It creates volcanoes

• It cools down into ice

What do earthquakes show us about Earth?

• It is calm

• It is always moving

• It is flat

• It is covered with water

What can happen when tectonic plates get stuck?

• They create new continents

• They can cause earthquakes

• They float away

• They grow taller

How high can mountain ranges created by colliding plates be?

• Up to 2 kilometers

• Up to 5 kilometers

• Up to 8 kilometers

• Up to 10 kilometers