Plate Tectonics

What type of plate boundary has two plates colliding?

• convergent boundary
• divergent boundary
• transform boundary

In which type of plate boundary do two plates separate?

• convergent boundary
• divergent boundary
• transform boundary

Which plate boundary causes ocean trenches and mountains?

• convergent
• divergent
• transform

What is the process called when a plate with a greater density slides under a plate that is less dense?

• conduction
• subduction
• precipitation

Mid-ocean ridges occur at this boundary.

• convergent
• divergent
• transform

New crust is formed at this boundary.

• convergent
• divergent
• transform

The boundary where old crust is recycled.

• convergent
• divergent
• transform

Most earthquakes occur at this boundary.

• convergent
• divergent
• transform