Plate Tectonics Quiz | 1.22.2025

Explain how the process of subduction at convergent boundaries can lead to the formation of volcanic arcs. Use evidence from the text to support your explanation.

• Subduction causes the oceanic plate to melt, and the magma rises to form volcanoes.

• Subduction leads to the formation of rift valleys, which then become volcanic arcs.

• Subduction results in the creation of mid-ocean ridges that form volcanic arcs.

• Subduction causes the continental plate to melt, forming volcanic arcs.

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Analyze the relationship between divergent boundaries and ocean basin formation. How does this process contribute to the dynamic nature of Earth's surface?

• Divergent boundaries cause the ocean floor to sink, forming ocean basins.

• Divergent boundaries create new crust, which can lead to the formation of ocean basins.

• Divergent boundaries result in the folding of crust, forming ocean basins.

• Divergent boundaries cause the continental crust to thicken, forming ocean basins.

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Evaluate the impact of transform boundaries on Earth's surface. How do these boundaries contribute to geological events such as earthquakes?

• Transform boundaries create new crust, leading to earthquakes.

• Transform boundaries cause the crust to fold, resulting in earthquakes.

• Transform boundaries involve plates sliding past each other, causing stress and earthquakes.

• Transform boundaries lead to the subduction of plates, causing earthquakes.

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Using the concept of plate tectonics, explain how the Hawaiian Islands were formed. What evidence supports this explanation?

• The Hawaiian Islands were formed by a divergent boundary creating new crust.

• The Hawaiian Islands were formed by a transform boundary causing volcanic activity.

• The Hawaiian Islands were formed by a hot spot beneath the Pacific Plate.

• The Hawaiian Islands were formed by a convergent boundary leading to subduction.

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Discuss the role of convergent boundaries in mountain building. How does this process differ from the formation of volcanic arcs?

• Convergent boundaries cause oceanic plates to fold, forming mountains.

• Convergent boundaries cause continental plates to collide, forming mountains.

• Convergent boundaries cause oceanic plates to subduct, forming mountains.

• Convergent boundaries cause continental plates to subduct, forming mountains.

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How does the concept of superposition relate to the cycle of plate motion and the recycling of Earth's crust?

• Superposition explains the layering of new crust at divergent boundaries.

• Superposition describes the folding of crust at convergent boundaries.

• Superposition is unrelated to plate motion and crust recycling.

• Superposition explains the subduction of old crust at convergent boundaries.

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Analyze how the movement of tectonic plates can lead to the formation of rift valleys. What evidence from the text supports this process?

• Rift valleys form when plates converge and create new crust.

• Rift valleys form when plates diverge and the crust thins.

• Rift valleys form when plates transform and slide past each other.

• Rift valleys form when plates subduct and create trenches.

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Evaluate the significance of the Volcanic Explosivity Index in understanding volcanic activity. How does this index help in assessing the potential impact of a volcanic eruption?

• The index measures the temperature of magma, predicting eruption size.

• The index ranks volcanoes based on their location and size.

• The index measures the explosiveness of eruptions, helping assess impact.

• The index ranks volcanoes based on their age and frequency of eruptions.

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How does the concept of Pangea support the theory of plate tectonics? Use evidence from the text to explain the historical movement of continents.

• Pangea supports the idea that continents have always been stationary.

• Pangea supports the idea that continents were once connected and have drifted apart.

• Pangea supports the idea that continents are moving towards each other.

• Pangea supports the idea that continents are shrinking over time.

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Discuss the role of tectonic plates in shaping Earth's surface. How do the interactions at different plate boundaries contribute to the dynamic nature of the planet?

• Tectonic plates only create mountains and have no other impact.

• Tectonic plates are stationary and do not affect Earth's surface.

• Tectonic plates interact at boundaries, creating and destroying landforms.

• Tectonic plates only cause earthquakes and have no other impact.

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