BOOTCAMP SC.7.E.6.1 EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE

What geological feature is most likely to form at a convergent plate boundary?

• Mid-ocean ridge

• Ocean trench

Answer explanation

At a convergent plate boundary, one tectonic plate is forced under another, leading to the formation of an ocean trench. This is a key feature of such boundaries, unlike mid-ocean ridges, which form at divergent boundaries.

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Which type of plate boundary is primarily associated with the creation of new oceanic crust?

• Divergent

• Transform

Answer explanation

Divergent plate boundaries are where tectonic plates move apart, allowing magma to rise and create new oceanic crust. This process primarily occurs at mid-ocean ridges, making divergent boundaries key to oceanic crust formation.

What is the primary cause of earthquakes at transform plate boundaries?

• Plates sliding past each other

• Plates moving apart

Answer explanation

The primary cause of earthquakes at transform plate boundaries is plates sliding past each other. This lateral movement creates friction and stress, leading to seismic activity when the stress is released.

Which of the following is a constructive geological process?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes

Answer explanation

Volcanic eruptions are constructive geological processes as they create new landforms by depositing lava and ash, whereas earthquakes are destructive, causing damage and altering existing structures.

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The lithosphere is best described as:

• A liquid layer beneath the Earth's crust

• A rigid layer that includes the crust and upper mantle

Answer explanation

The lithosphere is a rigid layer that encompasses both the Earth's crust and the upper mantle, making it solid and distinct from the underlying, more fluid asthenosphere.

Which of the following is a result of tectonic plate movement?

• Creation of ocean currents

• Formation of mountains

Answer explanation

Tectonic plate movement leads to the formation of mountains through processes like collision and subduction, where plates push against each other, causing the Earth's crust to fold and rise.

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What type of plate boundary is most likely to cause a volcanic eruption?

• Convergent

• Divergent

Answer explanation

Convergent plate boundaries often lead to volcanic eruptions as one plate subducts beneath another, causing magma to form and rise to the surface. This process is less common at divergent boundaries, where new crust is created.

Which of the following processes is considered a destructive force?

• Erosion

• Seafloor spreading

Answer explanation

Erosion is a destructive force as it involves the wearing away of rocks and soil, altering landscapes. In contrast, seafloor spreading is a constructive process that creates new oceanic crust.

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At which type of plate boundary would you expect to find a fault line?

• Transform

• Subduction

Answer explanation

A transform plate boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past each other, creating fault lines. In contrast, subduction boundaries involve one plate being forced under another, which does not typically create fault lines.

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Which geological event is most likely to occur when the lithosphere breaks and shifts?

• Formation of a new ocean

• Earthquake

Answer explanation

When the lithosphere breaks and shifts, it causes sudden movements along faults, leading to the release of energy in the form of seismic waves, which we experience as an earthquake. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Earthquake'.

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