
Understanding Tectonic Hazards
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are subduction zones?
Areas where tectonic plates collide and push apart.
Locations where tectonic plates are stationary and do not move.
Subduction zones are areas where one tectonic plate is forced beneath another.
Regions where tectonic plates float on magma.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do deep ocean trenches form?
Deep ocean trenches form from the erosion of continental shelves.
Deep ocean trenches form at convergent plate boundaries through the subduction of one tectonic plate beneath another.
Deep ocean trenches form at divergent plate boundaries due to volcanic activity.
Deep ocean trenches are created by the collision of ocean currents.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a volcanic arc?
A volcanic arc is a series of mountains formed by erosion.
A volcanic arc is a single volcano located in the middle of a tectonic plate.
A volcanic arc is a type of earthquake that occurs at divergent boundaries.
A volcanic arc is a chain of volcanoes formed above a subducting plate, typically located at convergent plate boundaries.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What occurs at convergent plate boundaries?
Tectonic plates collide, causing subduction, earthquakes, and mountain formation.
Tectonic plates remain stationary, resulting in no geological activity.
Tectonic plates slide past each other, causing tsunamis.
Tectonic plates drift apart, leading to volcanic activity.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the primary hazards associated with tectonic processes?
Landslides caused by heavy machinery
Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and landslides.
Erosion from wind and water
Flooding from heavy rain
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do divergent boundaries differ from convergent boundaries?
Divergent boundaries create new crust, while convergent boundaries destroy crust.
Divergent boundaries destroy crust, while convergent boundaries create new crust.
Divergent boundaries occur at subduction zones, while convergent boundaries occur at mid-ocean ridges.
Divergent boundaries are characterized by earthquakes, while convergent boundaries are not.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role do hot spots play in volcanic activity?
Hot spots only occur underwater.
Hot spots are regions with no volcanic activity.
Hot spots provide a source of magma that leads to volcanic activity.
Hot spots are caused by tectonic plate movements.
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