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WorksheetsPlate tectonics
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 26mins
The movement of the tectonic plates is caused by
the rotation of the Earth.
convection currents in the Asthenosphere
the gravity of the iron-nickel core.
the Moho discontinuity.
In some areas of the world, like California and Japan, earthquakes are a common occurrence. How can this best be explained?
The strong ocean currents are undermining both areas causing earthquakes.
Both areas are located near the edge of the Pacific Ocean, the unstable sand causes earthquakes.
Both areas are subjected to strong ocean wind and waves that causes earthquakes.
Both areas are on the boundary of active plates, the motion of the plates causes earthquakes.
Which type of plate boundary would cause mountains to form?
Transform
Convergent
Divergent
Reform
Tectonic plates are made of?
The mantle
Continental and oceanic lithosphere
The outer core
The mesosphere
What is the process of convection?
The process of hot material rising and cooler material sinking in circular patterns
The process of hot rock solidifying and forming new crust
The process of explaining what goes up must come down
Strong ocean currents moving tremendous amounts of material
Volcanoes are created along
Divergent and Convergent boundaries
Transform and Convergent boundaries
Divergent and Transform boundaries
The boundary between Illionois and Wisconsin
Tectonic plates are made of?
The mantle
Continental and oceanic lithosphere
The outer core
The mesosphere
Where would sea floor spreading most likely occur?
At convergent boundaries (oceanic vs. oceanic)
At convergent boundaries (oceanic vs. continental)
At divergent plate boundaries (oceanic vs. oceanic)
At transform plate boundaries
Which theory describes the motion of the force driving Earth's Plates?
continental drift
plate tectonics
first law of motion
third law of motion
