Earthquakes and Volcanoes Practice

Front

What type of boundary is formed when two tectonic plates push against each other?

Back

Convergent boundary

Front

What type of boundary occurs when two tectonic plates move apart?

Back

Divergent boundary

Front

What are the cracks in Earth's crust called?

Back

Faults

Front

What is the theory that explains how Earth's crust is made up of separate plates?

Back

Plate Tectonics

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

Where do most earthquakes and volcanoes occur?

Back

Along plate boundaries

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

What is the molten rock beneath the Earth's surface called?

Back

Magma

Front

What is the term for molten rock that reaches the Earth's surface?

Back

Lava

Front

What is the name of the area around the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanoes occur?

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Pacific Ring of Fire

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

What type of boundary is characterized by plates sliding past each other?

Back

Transform boundary

Front

What is the process called when tectonic plates move and cause earthquakes?

Back

Plate movement

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3