Understanding Tectonic Plates and Volcanic Activity

Understanding Tectonic Plates and Volcanic Activity

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when two oceanic plates of similar density collide?

Both plates rise to form mountains.

The plates remain stationary.

The denser plate is forced under the other.

The plates move apart.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes magma to rise through the Earth's crust?

The pressure from tectonic plates.

The presence of water in the crust.

Its density and buoyancy.

Its high temperature.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a composite volcano?

A volcano formed by the accumulation of lava and ash.

A volcano that erupts only once.

A volcano made entirely of lava.

A volcano that forms underwater.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does lava from composite volcanoes not travel far?

It is too hot.

It is blocked by surrounding terrain.

It is too thick due to its silicate content.

It cools down quickly.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does volcanic activity affect the terrain near subduction zones?

It causes the terrain to sink.

It creates varying terrain.

It has no effect on the terrain.

It makes the terrain completely flat.