Tectonics Topic 2.3

True/False?

'A majority of earthquakes occur along transform plate boundaries.'

• True

• False

True/False?

'Earthquakes may occur at locations away from plate boundaries.'

• True

• False

True/False?

'Earthquakes occur along convergent and divergent, but not transform plate boundaries.'

• True

• False

True/False?

'Earthquakes occur along convergent, divergent, and transform plate boundaries.'

• True

• False

Which statements correctly describe the Pacific Ring of Fire? Select all that apply.

• It is made up of only convergent plate boundaries

• Many active volcanoes are found along the Pacific Ring of Fire.

• Many earthquakes occur along the Pacific Ring of Fire.

• The Pacific Ring of Fire is shaped like a horseshoe.

An earthquake is LEAST likely to occur...

• at a convergent plate boundary.

• at a divergent plate boundary.

• at a transport plate boundary.

• away from a plate boundary.

True/False?

'Active volcanoes are mostly found along convergent, divergent, and transform plate boundaries.'

• True

• False

True/False?

'Active volcanoes are mostly found along convergent and divergent plate boundaries.'

• True

• False

True/False?

'Hot spot volcanoes are exceptions to the general distribution of volcanoes.'

• True

• False

Generally, based on what we have learnt today, where can tectonic hazards be found?