Plate Tectonics Review

The type of crust that is thicker and less dense is called

• continental crust

• oceanic crust

• submersible crust

• mantle crust

The mass movement of rock and debris down a slope is called a

• volcano

• earthquake

• landslide

• tsunami

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True or False: If an avalanche begins to occur, you should start running because chances are you can outrun it.

• True

• False

The large cloud of ash, debris, and toxic gas that is formed during a volcanic eruption is called the

• jet stream

• pyroclastic flow

• epicenter

• volcanic arc

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True or False: It is impossible to predict when a volcano will erupt because there are never any warning signs.

• True

• False

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Rift valleys are formed at what type of plate boundary?

• Divergent Boundary

• Convergent Boundary

• Transform Boundary

• Strike-Slip Boundary

When preparing for any geohazard, it is important to

• have extra food and water stored.

• know the warning signs.

• have a plan.

• all of the above.

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What type of landform forms at a convergent boundary where two continental plates collide?

• mountain ranges

• volcanoes

• earthquakes

• rift valleys

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An avalanche occurs when _______ and ________ move rapidly down a hill after it breaks away.

• rock, mud

• water, rock

• debris, water

• snow, ice

An avalanche occurs when _______ and ________ move rapidly down a hill after it breaks away.

• hot spots

• mid-ocean ridges

• San Andreas Fault

• Pacific Ring of Fire

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