Plate Tectonics

Most geologists think that the movement of Earth's tectonic plates is caused by

• the rotation of the Earth.

• the Earth's magnetic field.

• subduction.

• convection currents.

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When 2 continental plates converge we get ________.

• crumbles

• volcanos

• trenches

• mountain ranges

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Associated with transform boundaries.

• Volcanoes
• mountains
• trenches
• earthquakes

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A location where two tectonic plates come together and collide is known as a _________ boundary.

• Convergent
• Divergent
• Transform
• Spreading

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Which layer of Earth consists of magma that flows slowly in convection currents and causes tectonic plates to move?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Inner Core

• Outer core

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What is the correct order (starting from the surface) of Earth’s layers?

• crust, outer core, inner core, mantle

• mantle, outer core, inner core, crust

• crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

• outer core, inner core, crust, mantle

Subduction means.....

• one plate goes under another plate

• two plates slide past each other

• two plate collide and form folded mountains

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An opening on the Earth's crust through which hot molten rock flows out from deep inside the Earth.

• Volcano

• Fault line

• Fold

• Crater

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A theory explaining how the tectonic plates (or lithosphere plates) on earth's surface move

• Volcanic Eruptions
• Plate Tectonics
• Earthquakes
• Continental Drift

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An underwater mountain chain formed by seafloor spreading in a divergent boundary?

• Mid Ocean Ridge

• volcano

• earthquake

• fault

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