Plate Tectonics

What is a Divergent Boundary?

• A plate boundary where two tectonic plates move away from each other, often resulting in the formation of new crust, such as mid-ocean ridges.

• A plate boundary where two tectonic plates collide, leading to mountain formation.

• A plate boundary that occurs when two tectonic plates slide past each other, causing earthquakes.

• A plate boundary where tectonic plates are stationary and do not interact.

What is a Convergent Boundary?

• A plate boundary where two tectonic plates move away from each other, leading to rift valleys.

• A plate boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other, causing earthquakes.

• A plate boundary where two tectonic plates move toward each other, which can lead to the formation of mountains or subduction zones.

• A plate boundary where tectonic plates remain stationary, resulting in no geological activity.

What is the Asthenosphere?

• The outermost layer of the Earth, composed of solid rock.

• The semi-fluid layer of the mantle beneath the lithosphere, allowing tectonic plates to move.

• A layer of the Earth's atmosphere that contains weather phenomena.

• The solid inner core of the Earth, made primarily of iron and nickel.

What is a Fault?

• A type of rock formation that is resistant to erosion.

• A fracture in the Earth's crust along which movement has occurred.

• A geological feature formed by volcanic activity.

• A layer of sedimentary rock that has been compressed.

What is Plate Tectonics?

• A theory about the movement of ocean currents.

• The scientific theory that describes the large-scale movements of Earth's lithosphere, which is divided into tectonic plates.

• A method for predicting weather patterns.

• A concept related to the formation of clouds.

What is an Earthquake?

• A sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

• A gentle breeze that causes trees to sway.

• A volcanic eruption that releases lava and ash.

• A tidal wave caused by the gravitational pull of the moon.

What can Convergent Plate Movement create?

• Valleys, as the plates pull apart.

• Mountains, as the colliding plates push the Earth's crust upward.

• Oceans, due to the sinking of the plates.

• Earthquakes, caused by the friction between plates.

What is a Transform Boundary?

• A plate boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, often causing earthquakes.

• A plate boundary where two tectonic plates move away from each other, creating new crust.

• A plate boundary where two tectonic plates collide, causing mountains to form.

• A plate boundary that is stationary and does not cause any geological activity.

What is a Rift?

• A linear zone where the Earth's crust is being pulled apart, often associated with divergent boundaries.

• A type of mountain formed by volcanic activity.

• A region where tectonic plates collide and create earthquakes.

• A large body of water surrounded by land.

What are Ocean Ridges?

• Underwater mountain ranges formed by the upwelling of magma at divergent boundaries.

• Submarine valleys created by tectonic plate collisions.

• Shallow areas of the ocean where sunlight penetrates deeply.

• Islands formed by volcanic activity in the ocean.