Exploring Plate Tectonics and Geology

What is the primary theory that explains the movement of Earth's plates?

• Plate tectonics

• Magnetic reversal

• Seafloor spreading

• Continental drift

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

• Subduction zone

• Transform boundary

• Convergent boundary

• Divergent boundary

What geological feature is commonly found at convergent boundaries?

• Volcanoes and geysers

• Mountain ranges and deep ocean trenches

• Plateaus and valleys

• Lava flows and craters

Where are most of the world's active volcanoes located?

• Mid-Atlantic Ridge

• Sahara Desert

• Pacific Ring of Fire

• Himalayan Mountains

What type of plate boundary is associated with the formation of new oceanic crust?

• Divergent plate boundary

• Transform plate boundary

• Convergent plate boundary

• Subduction zone boundary

Which process occurs at transform boundaries?

• Tsunamis are generated at transform boundaries.

• Volcanic eruptions occur at transform boundaries.

• Mountain formation occurs at transform boundaries.

• Earthquakes occur at transform boundaries.

What is the main cause of plate movement according to Plate Tectonic Theory?

• Convection currents in the mantle.

• Magnetic field changes

• Earth's rotation

• Gravitational pull from the moon

Which type of boundary is formed when two plates collide?

• Convergent boundary

• Fault boundary

• Transform boundary

• Divergent boundary

What evidence supports the theory of plate tectonics?

• Evidence supporting the theory of plate tectonics includes continental drift, fossil distribution, geological similarities, and seismic activity.

• Magnetic field reversals

• Ocean current patterns

• Weather changes over time

What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

• Movement of tectonic plates along faults.

• Tsunami waves

• Volcanic eruptions

• Meteor impacts