Exploring Plate Tectonics Concepts

Which type of plate boundary is characterized by plates sliding past each other horizontally?

• Convergent boundary

• Divergent boundary

• Transform boundary

• Subduction zone

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What type of plate movement is responsible for the formation of mid-ocean ridges?

• Convergent movement

• Divergent movement

• Transform movement

• Subduction movement

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Which of the following is a result of oceanic-continental convergent plate boundaries?

• Formation of rift valleys

• Creation of volcanic mountain ranges

• Development of mid-ocean ridges

• Formation of transform faults

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Which type of volcano is most commonly associated with convergent plate boundaries?

• Shield volcano

• Cinder cone volcano

• Composite volcano

• Lava plateau

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What is the primary mechanism that drives the movement of tectonic plates?

• Gravitational pull from the moon

• Earth's rotation

• Mantle convection currents

• Solar radiation

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Which of the following statements best describes the theory of continental drift?

• Continents have always been in their current positions.

• Continents drifted apart due to volcanic eruptions.

• Continents were once joined together in a supercontinent and have since drifted apart.

• Continents are stationary and only oceans move.

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Which feature is commonly found at divergent plate boundaries?

• Deep ocean trenches

• Volcanic arcs

• Mid-ocean ridges

• Fold mountains

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What is the name of the supercontinent that existed approximately 300 million years ago?

• Gondwana

• Laurasia

• Pangaea

• Rodinia

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Which type of plate boundary is most likely to cause earthquakes?

• Convergent boundary

• Divergent boundary

• Transform boundary

• Subduction zone

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a subduction zone?

• Formation of new crust

• High volcanic activity

• Horizontal plate movement

• Absence of earthquakes

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