8th SEM REV.2024

Front

What is subduction?

Back

Subduction is the geological process where one tectonic plate moves under another and sinks into the mantle, often forming oceanic trenches.

Front

What geological feature is formed at a convergent plate boundary involving two continental plates?

Back

A mountain range is typically formed at a convergent plate boundary involving two continental plates.

Front

What is the primary force that causes a basketball to stop bouncing?

Back

Friction is the primary force that causes a basketball to stop bouncing after a while.

Front

What geological feature is commonly formed at a divergent plate boundary?

Back

A mid-ocean ridge is commonly formed at a divergent plate boundary.

Front

What type of plate boundary is most likely to cause the formation of a mid-ocean ridge?

Back

A divergent boundary is most likely to cause the formation of a mid-ocean ridge.

Front

Define a convergent plate boundary.

Back

A convergent plate boundary is where two tectonic plates move towards each other, often leading to subduction or mountain formation.

Front

What is a mid-ocean ridge?

Back

A mid-ocean ridge is an underwater mountain range formed by plate tectonics at a divergent boundary.

Front

Explain the role of gravity in motion.

Back

Gravity is the force that attracts objects towards the center of the Earth, influencing their motion and causing them to fall.

Front

What is the difference between oceanic and continental plates?

Back

Oceanic plates are denser and thinner, while continental plates are thicker and less dense.

Front

What is the significance of plate tectonics?

Back

Plate tectonics explains the movement of Earth's plates, leading to geological phenomena like earthquakes, volcanic activity, and mountain building.