Understanding Tectonic Plates Quiz

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

• Convergent boundary

• Divergent boundary

• Transform boundary

• Subduction zone

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

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Mountain formation

• Ocean tides

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

• terrain

• wildlife

• culture

• vegetation

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

• transform plate

• convergent

• divergent plate

• barbecue plate

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

• convergent

• transform

• weathering

• divergent

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

• erosion

• transform

• divergent

• convergent

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

• weathering

• continent drift

• erosion

• tectonic plates

Which tectonic force is being shown in the image?

• transform plate

• convergent plate

• divergent plate

• diversion

All of the following cause weathering EXCEPT

• water

• ice

• plants

• clouds

Which region has a center or focal point with areas around it connecting to it?

• Functional region

• formal region

• perceptual region

• none of these