Which of the following properties is responsible for the movement of tectonic plates?

Convection currents in the asthenosphere

The most recently formed crust of the Earth would be found —

where two plates are moving away from each other in opposite directions

where plates moving sideways passed each other

where one plate is going under another plate

where two plates are pushing directly toward each other

What is occurring as a result of the plate collision?

Subduction is occurring because oceanic crust is denser than continental crust.

A divergent boundary is forming.

A transform boundary is forming due to two plates sliding past one another.

Four students were asked to identify the geologic process that caused the formation of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge in the Atlantic Ocean. Which student correctly identified the geologic process that formed the Mid-Atlantic Ridge?

Student 2 - Divergent boundary causing seafloor spreading

Student 1 - transform boundary causing tsunami

Student 3 - transform boundary causing an earthquake

Student 4 - convergent boundary causing mountains

Scientists have found some of the same types of rock containing the same types of fossil species in Africa and Antarctica. Which explanation does this information support?

Both continents were attached but drifted away from each other over time.

Both continents gradually increased in size over time.

Both continents were attached by glacial ice millions of years ago.

Both continents were underwater millions of years ago.

These facts most closely correlate to which Scientific Theory? - Fossils of the plant Glossopteris were found across the Southern continents - Glacial deposits were found in tropical areas - Modern continents have a "jig-saw puzzle" appearance as if they could fit together in many instances

Continental Drift as proposed by Alfred Wegener

Seafloor Spreading as proposed by Harry Hess

Plate Tectonics as proposed by John Nash

General Relativity as proposed by Albert Einstein

The diagram is showing a period of plate movement in Earth’s history. Why would studying plate movement be important to scientists that study geologic time?

The study of plate tectonics can help scientists predict future locations of continents and oceans if movements continue in the same directions.

In this time period, there were many less species of organisms on Earth.

During this time period, man had developed the theories of continental drift and plate tectonics.

It is the only time that continents had moved and similar fossils of organisms were found on many continents that were once joined together.

The Theory of Plate Tectonics developed from a combination of other theories. Which combination of the following theories was most directly responsible for the development of the Theory of Plate Tectonics?

Continental Drift and Seafloor Spreading

Heliocentric Solar System and Continental Drift

Darwin’s Theory of Natural Selection and Germ Theory

Plate Tectonics causes major geological events like earthquakes, volcanos, and the formation of mountain ranges. The way the plates interact results in different geological formations. Which of the following would be the best description of a convergent boundary?

When two oceanic plates converge and collide. The denser oceanic plate will subduct beneath the less dense oceanic plate.

Boundaries form where plates move away above rising convection currents. The rising current pushes up on the bottom of the lithosphere, lifting it and flowing laterally beneath it.

Plates move apart, becoming stretched and thin. The asthenosphere pushes through the gap creating new seafloor as a string of volcanos.

A space is created between two plates as they move apart. Melted rock fills the space created by the motion of the plates. The melted rock becomes hard, and the new ocean floor is formed.

Plate Tectonics causes major geological events like earthquakes, volcanos, and the formation of mountain ranges. The way the plates interact results in different geological formations. Which of the following would be the best description of a divergent boundary?

A space is created between two plates as they move apart. Melted rock fills the space created by the motion of the plates. The melted rock becomes hard, and the new ocean floor is formed.

When two plates push together, colliding on impact, earthquakes may occur due to the friction created between the moving rock.

A denser plate subducts under a less dense one. Older plates are cooler plates, and denser plates are younger plates.

When oceanic plates collide, one subducts under the other. A deep valley in the ocean floor is formed.

Use the Types of Plate Boundaries image to answer this question. Which of the following best describes geological events that can result from image A?

Friction and tension build up before slippage occurs causing earthquakes

Spreading centers form at the fault line where the two plates rub together

Seafloor spreading pushes the plates apart generating new rock from magma

Ridges are formed from the continuous rubbing of the subducting plates

Use the Types of Plate Boundaries image to answer this question. Describe the geological event that occurs in image A.

An earthquake occurs at an active transformation boundary.

A mountain ridge forms by an inactive convergent boundary.

A valley forms at an active divergent boundary

A volcano occurs at an active transformation boundary.

How are mid-ocean ridges formed?

Spreading / divergent boundaries

Colliding / convergent boundaries

Convergent boundaries are when plates move toward one another and collide. How are convergent boundaries involved in geological events such as volcanos?

When oceanic crust is subducted under a continental crust, a volcanic mountain range forms on the crust near the plate boundary.

When oceanic crust slides past each other without tearing or crushing each other, a volcano forms on the crust away from the plate boundary.

When oceanic crust slides past each other without tearing or crushing each other, a volcano forms on the crust near the plate boundary.

When oceanic crust is forced over a continental crust, a volcanic mountain range forms on the crust near the plate boundary.

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Which statement best describes the movement of Earth’s plates?

The plates moved for millions of years but have now stopped.

There is no evidence that plates ever moved.

The plates stayed in one place for millions of years but are moving now.

The plates are constantly moving.

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According to the theory of plate tectonics, where do most active volcanoes occur?

On continental plates

Along plate boundaries

On oceanic plates

Underwater

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The Rockies and the Appalachians are two major mountain ranges in the United States. Which type of plate movement caused these mountain ranges to form?

Divergent

Oceanic

Convergent

Transform

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One of the major transform boundaries in the world is on the southwestern margin of the North American Plate along the San Andreas fault system. Which type of geologic event is most likely to occur along this boundary?

Volcano

Seafloor spreading

Mountain building

Earthquake

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Mountain ranges form where crustal plates meet. The natural elevation of Earth’s surface is much higher on mountain ranges. What type of plate tectonic boundary causes this geological event?

Strike-slip boundary

Divergent boundary

Transform boundary

Convergent boundary

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Which direction of plate movement will most likely result in the formation of an ocean basin?

Option A

Option B

Option C

Option D

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Mount Everest in the Himalayas continues to grow in height approximately four millimeters per year. The forces most likely responsible for the formation and growth of Mount Everest are due to a —

Convergent boundary

Divergent boundary

Transform boundary

Fault boundary

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Unit 7 Plate Tectonics Review

Which statement best describes the movement of Earth’s plates?

According to the theory of plate tectonics, where do most active volcanoes occur?

The Rockies and the Appalachians are two major mountain ranges in the United States. Which type of plate movement caused these mountain ranges to form?

One of the major transform boundaries in the world is on the southwestern margin of the North American Plate along the San Andreas fault system. Which type of geologic event is most likely to occur along this boundary?

Mountain ranges form where crustal plates meet. The natural elevation of Earth’s surface is much higher on mountain ranges. What type of plate tectonic boundary causes this geological event?

Which direction of plate movement will most likely result in the formation of an ocean basin?

Mount Everest in the Himalayas continues to grow in height approximately four millimeters per year. The forces most likely responsible for the formation and growth of Mount Everest are due to a —

Based on the diagram above, what type of geologic event is most likely to occur at this type of boundary?

Which of the following properties is responsible for the movement of tectonic plates?

Which of these landforms would most likely be found at a divergent boundary?

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