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WorksheetsPlate Tectonics
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 17mins
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Class
Date
1.
This type of plate boundary is where two plates move away from each other.
a)
convergent
b)
divergent
c)
transform
d)
transverse
2.
This type of plate boundary creates mid-ocean ridges.
a)
convergent
b)
divergent
c)
slipping
d)
transform
3.
Which plate boundary is responsible for earthquakes?
a)
convergent
b)
divergent
c)
slipping
d)
transform
4.
When two tectonic plates slide against each other, it is a ____________ plate boundary.
a)
convergent
b)
divergent
c)
transform
d)
strike-slip
5.
This type of plate boundary creates mountain ranges and volcanoes
a)
divergent
b)
convergent
c)
transform
d)
dynamic
6.
A ____________ boundary is when two tectonic plates collide into each other
a)
transform
b)
convergent
c)
divergent
d)
subduction zone
7.
The tool used to measure the intensity of an earthquake is called a _________________.
a)
weather vane
b)
rain gauge
c)
seismograph
d)
telegraph
8.
What did Alfred Wagener call the giant "supercontinent" that existed millions of years ago?
a)
Pandora
b)
Tarabithia
c)
Atlantis
d)
Pangaea
9.
This layer of Earth is the uppermost layer that can be described as the Earth's "skin"
a)
inner core
b)
lithosphere
c)
mantle
d)
crust
10.
Which layer of Earth consists of liquid iron and nickel?
a)
mantle
b)
inner core
c)
outer core
d)
asthenosphere
11.
Which layer of Earth is made of solid iron and nickel?
a)
lithosphere
b)
crust
c)
inner core
d)
outer core
12.
Which layer of Earth makes up about 2/3 of Earth's mass?
a)
crust
b)
outer core
c)
mantle
d)
lithosphere
13.
Which two layers of Earth do scientists believe cause Earth's magnetic field?
a)
crust and mantle
b)
inner and outer core
c)
asthenosphere and lithosphere
d)
stratosphere and mantle
14.
What are two other natural disasters that volcanic eruptions can cause?
a)
rain and avalanches
b)
earthquakes and tsunamis
c)
puddles and rivers
d)
supernovas and black holes
15.
This type of volcano is typically small, has a single vent, and erupts explosively.
a)
composite
b)
cinder cone
c)
shield
d)
super
16.
This type of volcano has very steep sides, is formed from many layers of hardened lava, and erupts explosively
a)
cinder cone
b)
composite
c)
shield
d)
giant
17.
Which of the following is an example of a composite volcano?
a)
Mt. Everest
b)
Mauna Loa
c)
Mt. St. Helens
d)
Rocky Mountains
18.
_____________ volcanoes are very large with gentle sloping sides.
a)
cinder cone
b)
shield
c)
composite
d)
explosive
19.
What is the largest, most active volcano named?
a)
Mt. St. Helens
b)
Mt. Rainier
c)
Mauna Loa
d)
Mt. Rushmore
20.
What is the name of the area encircling the Pacific ocean where frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur?
a)
The Circle of Death
b)
The Eye of Sauron
c)
Death Valley
d)
The Ring of Fire
21.
A volcano is considered ____________ if it hasn't erupted in a very long time, but still has some activity deep inside.
a)
active
b)
dormant
c)
cinder cone
d)
super
22.
What is the process by which molten material adds new oceanic crust to the seafloor?
a)
mid-ocean ridge
b)
continental drift
c)
seafloor spreading
d)
strike-slip fault
23.
Deep valleys along the ocean floor through which oceanic crust slowly sinks towards the mantle
a)
mid-ocean ridges
b)
seafloor spreading
c)
deep ocean trenches
d)
transform boundaries
24.
Alfred Wagener's theory that the continents slowly move across Earth's surface is called _______________.
a)
the electric slide
b)
mid-ocean trenches
c)
continental drift
d)
seafloor spreading
25.
What are undersea mountain ranges that create new seafloor called?
a)
subduction zones
b)
mid-ocean ridges
c)
magma chambers
d)
seafloor spreading
26.
Recording echoes of sound waves underwater to determine the distance of an object is _______________.
a)
the force
b)
seismograph
c)
sonar
d)
seismic waves
27.
An area of stress or crack in Earth's crust is called a ______________.
a)
fault
b)
stone henge
c)
valley
d)
trench
28.
How are earthquakes measured?
a)
The Richter Scale
b)
The Epicenter Scale
c)
The Seismic Scale
d)
The Wave Intensity Scale
29.
The origin of the earthquake is called the __________.
a)
epicenter
b)
focus
c)
fault
d)
seismic wave
30.
The land directly above the focus of an earthquake is called the __________________.
a)
focus
b)
fault
c)
epicenter
d)
magnitude
31.
An earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale will
a)
cause little damage
b)
cause no damage
c)
cause much damage
d)
cause the sky to fall
32.
A vertical fault where the blocks of land slide past each other horizontally; this occurs when plates slide past one another.
a)
normal
b)
strike-slip
c)
thrust/reverse
33.
This type of fault is at an angle, and the block above the fault moves down. This happens where plates are pulling apart.
a)
strike-slip
b)
normal
c)
thrust/reverse
34.
This type of fault is at an angle and occurs where plates are being pushed together.
a)
normal
b)
strike-slip
c)
thrust/reverse
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