Unraveling Plate Tectonics Deep Dive Into Earth's Layers and Plate Movements

The video tutorial by Ray covers the basics of plate tectonics, explaining the Earth's structure with its core, mantle, and crust. It describes the two types of tectonic plates: oceanic and continental, and how they move due to convection currents in the mantle. The tutorial details three types of plate boundaries: diverging, converging, and transform, highlighting examples like the mid-Atlantic ridge, Mariana Trench, and San Andreas Fault. The video emphasizes the geological processes and features associated with each boundary type.

What are the three main layers of the Earth as described in the video?

• Mantle, Crust, Atmosphere

• Lithosphere, Asthenosphere, Mesosphere

• Core, Mantle, Crust

• Inner Core, Outer Core, Crust

What is the lithosphere commonly referred to as?

• The gaseous layer of the Earth

• The rocky outer part of the Earth

• The liquid part of the Earth

• The center of the Earth

Which type of tectonic plate is typically found beneath the ocean?

• Asthenospheric plate

• Continental plate

• Oceanic plate

• Lithospheric plate

What type of rock primarily composes oceanic plates?

• Basalt

• Granite

• Sandstone

• Limestone

What causes the movement of tectonic plates according to the video?

• Solar radiation

• Magnetic fields

• Convection currents in the mantle

• Wind currents

What is a diverging boundary?

• Where two plates move towards each other

• Where one plate moves over another

• Where two plates slide past each other

• Where two plates move apart

What geological feature is commonly formed at diverging boundaries?

• Volcanic islands

• Mountain ranges

• Deep trenches

• Mid-ocean ridges

What happens at a converging boundary involving an oceanic and a continental plate?

• Both plates slide past each other

• Both plates move apart

• The oceanic plate subducts beneath the continental plate

• The oceanic plate slides over the continental plate

What is a transform boundary?

• Where one plate subducts beneath another

• Where two plates slide past each other

• Where two plates move towards each other

• Where two plates move apart

Which famous fault is an example of a transform boundary?

• Himalayan Fault

• Mariana Trench

• San Andreas Fault

• Mid-Atlantic Ridge