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WorksheetsLandforms & Tectonic Plate Movements
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
The large sections of rock which lie under the crust which cause earthquakes, volcanoes, mountains, etc. are called
Tectonic Plates
Fault Lines
Earth Layers
Continents
Which of these natural events can be caused by tectonic plate movement? (Check all that apply)
Earthquake
Volcano
Mountain
Tsunami
Landslide
How are earthquakes measured?
Pounds Scale
Rick Bird Scale
Richter Scale
Eruptability Scale
This fault boundary is called _________ and can result in a ____________.
convergent, volcano
divergent, volcano
transform, earthquake
divergent, mountain
This fault boundary is called ______________ and can result in volcanoes or mountains.
transform
divergent
convergent
not my fault
This is drawing of a transform boundary, it could result in which of these? (check all that apply)
earthquake
tsunami
landslide
thunderstorm
What can be done to prevent massive damages during landslides?
Build rock walls
Dig trenches
Plant trees
Prevent rain
Which landform is cone shaped, with steep sides and is higher than the ground around it?
plateau
plains
hill
mountain
What is the landform shown?
mountain
plateau
plains
hill
What forms when an opening in the earth's crust allows magma to erupt through the surface?
mountain
plateau
volcano
tornado
The edges of tectonic plates are called:
plate edges
tectonic borders
tectonic rims
fault lines
If an earthquake forms in the ocean, this may occur:
blizzard
tsunami
mountain
hurricane
Landslides can occur on which landform? (check all that apply)
hills
cliffs
mountains
plains
Which of these is the most deadly?
tornado
earthquake
volcano
tsunami
True or False? Earthquakes only happen a few times a year.
True
False
How strong was the biggest earthquake recorded?
1000
250
9.6
2.2
What is the name of the map that shows elevation of some areas?
google map
topographical map
photographical map
astronomy map
What should you do if there is an earthquake happening near you?
Get under something strong like a table
Go take a shower
Line up at the door to go outside
Scream
What are the large land masses that are surrounded by oceans?
states
stores
continents
peninsulas
When you get out of your seat, what should you have on your face?
smile
mask
crumbs
slobber
