Plate Tectonics

This type of plate boundary is when two plates crash into each other.

• Convergent
• Transform
• Divergent
• Subductive

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

This type of plate boundary is when two plates move apart.

• Convergent
• Transform
• Divergent
• Subductive

This is when two plates converge but one slides under the other due to density.

• Uplift
• Subduction
• Trench
• None of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Earth's plates are....

• Constantly moving and changing the face of the Earth
• Never moved
• Move seldom and very fast
• move when they feel like it

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which best describes this diagram?

• divergent boundary

• subduction zone

• transform boundary

• volcanic islands forming

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

This movement of tectonic plates will MOST likely cause

• mountains to form

• seafloor spreading

• an earthquake

• a rift valley

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What causes the tectonic plates to move?

• rotation of the Earth

• convection currents

• earthquakes

• gravity from the core

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which geological force might be responsible for creating a mountain range?

• diverging tectonic plates

• transforming tectonic plates

• converging tectonic plates

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Oceanic Trenches are formed by _______ plate boundaries

• Convergent
• Transform
• Plate
• Divergent

What type of boundary is this?

• convergent

• transform

• divergent

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3