plate tectonics

What is a mountain range?

• A series of connected mountains formed by tectonic forces, often at convergent boundaries.

• A flat area of land with few trees and low vegetation.

• A large body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth's surface.

• A geological formation created by volcanic activity.

What is a plate boundary zone?

• An area where two tectonic plates collide.

• An area where tectonic plates are stationary.

• An area where more than two tectonic plates interact in various ways.

• An area where tectonic plates are formed.

What is plate tectonics?

• The study of ocean currents and their effects on climate.

• The theory that explains the structure and movement of the Earth's lithosphere, which is divided into tectonic plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere.

• A method of predicting earthquakes based on historical data.

• The process by which the Earth's atmosphere is formed and maintained.

What is an earthquake?

• A sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves.

• A continuous shaking of the ground caused by volcanic activity.

• A phenomenon that occurs only underwater and causes tsunamis.

• A type of weather event that results in strong winds and rain.

How does temperature change as you move from the crust to the inner core?

• Temperature decreases as you go deeper into the Earth.

• Temperature remains constant throughout the Earth.

• Temperature increases as you go deeper into the Earth.

• Temperature fluctuates randomly as you go deeper into the Earth.

What occurs at convergent boundaries?

• Plates move away from each other, leading to rift valleys.

• Plates slide past each other, causing earthquakes.

• Plates move towards each other, leading to mountain building, subduction, or volcanic activity.

• Plates remain stationary, resulting in no geological activity.

What is the relationship between tectonic plates and earthquakes?

• Most earthquakes occur along plate boundaries due to the movement and interaction of tectonic plates.

• Earthquakes are caused by volcanic activity unrelated to tectonic plates.

• Tectonic plates are stationary and do not affect earthquake occurrence.

• Earthquakes only happen in oceanic regions, away from tectonic plate boundaries.

What is the lithosphere?

• The rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.

• The inner layer of the Earth, primarily composed of molten rock.

• The layer of the Earth that contains all the water bodies.

• The gaseous layer surrounding the Earth, known as the atmosphere.

What is a volcanic eruption?

• The release of magma, gas, and ash from a volcano.

• A sudden release of pressure in the Earth's crust.

• The formation of new land through tectonic activity.

• A type of earthquake caused by shifting tectonic plates.

What geologic feature is commonly found at divergent boundaries?

• Mountain ranges

• Rift valleys and mid-ocean ridges

• Volcanic islands

• Deep ocean trenches