SCIENCE 10 Q1 REVIEW -Plate Tectonics

Where are most active volcanoes located?

• In the middle of continents

• Along plate boundaries

• Near deserts

• In polar regions

What is the relationship between earthquake epicenters and plate tectonics?

• Earthquakes occur randomly

• Earthquakes occur mostly along plate boundaries

• Earthquakes only occur in oceans

• Earthquakes are unrelated to plates

Which of the following mountain ranges was formed by plate collision?

• Himalayas

• Andes

• Alps

• All of the above

Why is the Pacific Ring of Fire known for frequent volcanic activity?

• It has many rivers

• It has many mountains

• It has many plate boundaries

• It has cold climate

What theory explains the movement of Earth's lithospheric plates?

• Evolution Theory

• Plate Tectonic Theory

• Big Bang Theory

• Continental Drift Theory

How do plate tectonics contribute to mountain formation?

• Through volcanic eruptions

• Through erosion

• Through plate collision

• Through rainfall

Which of the following is NOT a result of plate tectonics?

• Earthquakes

• Volcanoes

• Mountain formation

• Climate change

What is the term for the point on Earth's surface directly above the earthquake origin?

• Crater

• Fault line

• Epicenter

• Volcano

Which region is known for having many volcanoes and earthquakes due to plate boundaries?

• Atlantic Ridge

• Ring of Fire

• Sahara Desert

• Arctic Circle

What causes the formation of major mountain belts?

• Plate divergence

• Plate subduction

• Plate collision

• Plate sliding