Unit 2 Test Review

What was Pangea?

• A modern continent

• A supercontinent that existed 300 million years ago

• A type of volcanic rock

• A tectonic plate

What causes the movement of tectonic plates?

• The gravitational pull of the moon

• Uneven heating of the Earth's crust

• Ocean currents

• Wind patterns

Where are most volcanoes located?

• In the middle of tectonic plates

• Along the edges of tectonic plates

• In the Arctic region

• In desert areas

What is the Ring of Fire?

• A circular ocean current

• A region with frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

• A type of volcanic rock

• A constellation in the sky

What is the difference between convergent and divergent boundaries?

• Convergent boundaries move apart, divergent boundaries move together

• Convergent boundaries move together, divergent boundaries move apart

• Both boundaries move in the same direction

• Both boundaries are stationary

Why is Japan a frequent example when discussing earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?

• It is located in the middle of a tectonic plate

• It is part of the Ring of Fire and sits on top of several tectonic plates

• It has no tectonic activity

• It is located near the equator

Which tectonic plate is subducting under the Eurasian Plate near Japan?

• African Plate

• Pacific Plate

• North American Plate

• Indian Plate

What is a supercontinent?

• A small island

• A large landmass composed of multiple continents

• A type of mountain range

• A large ocean

What happens at a convergent boundary?

• Tectonic plates move apart

• Tectonic plates move together

• Tectonic plates slide past each other

• Tectonic plates remain stationary

What is the primary cause of volcanic eruptions?

• Wind erosion

• Movement of tectonic plates

• Solar flares

• Ocean tides