Tectonics and Terms Quiz

Which type of plate boundary is responsible for the formation of the Himalayas?

• Divergent boundary

• Convergent boundary

• Transform boundary

• Passive boundary

What is the name of the boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally?

• Divergent boundary

• Convergent boundary

• Transform boundary

• Subduction boundary

Which of the following is an example of a divergent plate boundary?

• The San Andreas Fault

• The Mid-Atlantic Ridge

• The Himalayas

• The Andes Mountains

What is the main process that occurs at a convergent plate boundary?

• Plates move apart

• Plates slide past each other

• Plates move towards each other

• Plates remain stationary

Which Australian tectonic plate is Australia located on?

• Pacific Plate

• Eurasian Plate

• Indo-Australian Plate

• Antarctic Plate