Understanding Tectonic Plates Quiz

Understanding Tectonic Plates Quiz

9th Grade

13 Qs

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Understanding Tectonic Plates Quiz

Understanding Tectonic Plates Quiz

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Quiz

Social Studies

9th Grade

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Created by

Gregorio Arreazola

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13 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Convergent boundary

Divergent boundary

Transform boundary

Subduction zone

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a result of tectonic plate movement?

Earthquakes

Volcanic eruptions

Mountain formation

Ocean tides

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT part of the physical region / natural world?

terrain

wildlife

culture

vegetation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is NOT one of the three types of tectonic plates?

transform plate

convergent

divergent plate

barbecue plate

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A type of tectonic plate where the plates collide and sometimes create mountain ranges or deep sea trenches

convergent

transform

weathering

divergent

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A type of plate tectonic where the plates move away from each other and often cause earthquakes.

erosion

transform

divergent

convergent

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

A process where the surface of the Earth is worn down by wind, water or other natural agents.

weathering

continent drift

erosion

tectonic plates

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