2.2 Earth's Dynamic Crust: Plate Tectonics

Which type of plate boundary is characterized by plates moving apart from each other?

• Convergent Boundary
• Transform Boundary
• Divergent Boundary
• Subduction Zone

What do closely spaced contour lines on a topographical map typically indicate?

• Flat terrain
• Gentle slopes
• Steep terrain
• Underground caves

Which type of seismic wave can travel through both solids and liquids?

• S-waves
• P-waves
• Surface waves
• Rayleigh waves

What geological feature is most likely to be created at a convergent boundary?

• Seafloor ridges
• Volcanic mountain ranges
• Rift valleys
• Oceanic plateaus

Which famous geological feature is an example of a transform boundary?

• Andes Mountains
• Mid-Atlantic Ridge
• San Andreas Fault
• Hawaii Hotspot

What do S-waves uniquely do compared to P-waves?

• Travel faster
• Travel through liquids
• Cause more ground shaking
• Compress materials

Which region is known for high volcanic and earthquake activity due to plate interactions?

• Sahara Desert
• Arctic Circle
• Ring of Fire
• Amazon Rainforest

What does the magnitude of an earthquake measure?

• Physical size of the fault
• Number of aftershocks
• Energy released
• Duration of shaking

Which statement best describes tectonic plates?

• Stationary rock formations
• Massive puzzle-like pieces constantly in motion
• Permanent geological structures
• Underground water channels

At a transform boundary, plates primarily:

• Collide
• Move apart
• Slide past each other
• Subduct