2025 Earth's Dynamic Surface Test

1. theory that states that Earth's surface is broken into large, rigid pieces that move with respect to each other

• lithosphere
• asthenosphere
• plate techtonics
• convection
• subduction

2. crust and uppermost part of the mantle

• lithosphere
• asthenosphere
• plate techtonics
• convection
• subduction

3. circulation of fluids caused by differences in density and thermal energy

• lithosphere
• asthenosphere
• plate techtonics
• convection
• subduction

4. partially melted portion of the mantle below the lithosphere

• lithosphere
• asthenosphere
• plate techtonics
• convection
• subduction

5. process that occurs when one tectonic plate moves under another tectonic plate

• lithosphere
• asthenosphere
• plate techtonics
• convection
• subduction

6. Which type of plate boundary is shown in the image below?

• convergent boundary
• divergent boundary
• transform boundary

7. Which type of plate boundary is shown in the image below?

• convergent boundary
• divergent boundary
• transform boundary

8. Which type of plate boundary is shown in the image below?

• convergent boundary
• divergent boundary
• transform boundary

9. How do tectonic plates move?

• ocean flooding
• earthquakes
• volcanic eruptions
• convection

10. True or False: Subduction occurs at all three types of plate boundaries.

• True
• False