In some areas of the world, like California and Japan, earthquakes are a common occurrence. How can this best be explained?

Both areas are on the boundary of active plates, the motion of the plates causes earthquakes.

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.

Geologists have long recognized that earthquakes are not randomly distributed on Earth but occur in concentrated areas that coincide with __________ and provide evidence for the theory of ___________ .

plate boundaries; plate tectonics

continental borders; supercontinents.

areas of liquid magma; sea floor spreading.

Where are earthquakes MOST LIKELY to occur?

close to the center of tectonic plates

at divergent or convergent plate boundaries

The image shows the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region of high tectonic activity. What evidence supports the theory that the tectonic activity of the region is due to the subduction of tectonic plates?

The Asia-Pacific region is dotted by many small and large islands

The region is bound by many oceanic trenches.

North America seems to be colliding with Asia at the north of the ring.

The landmasses look like they would fit together like the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle.

What is the source of energy that drives plate movement?

convection currents in the asthenosphere

the different densities of the oceanic and crustal plates

the friction force between the plates that move past each other

The Marianas Trench, where the Pacific Plate descends under the leading edge of the Eurasian Plate, is the deepest sea floor in the world. These ocean trenches form when two oceanic plates collide

and the older, less dense of the two plates rides over the edge of the older plate.

when convection currents in the mantle force the older plate downward.

and the younger, denser of the two plates, rides over the edge of the older plate.

and the plates are approximately the same age and density.

This satellite photograph shows an area in Alaska after a fire occurred. Which statement best describes the most likely affect the fire had on the river in the 12 months after it occurred?

More sediment flowed into the river because the fire destroyed most of the vegetation holding the sediment in place.

Less sediment flowed into the river because the fire heated up the soil and made it drier.

The amount of vegetation increased and less sediment flowed into the river because the fire produced ash that mixed with the soil.

More sediment flowed into the river because the fire disrupted animal habitats and caused animals to leave the area.

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Which explains that the continents were once joined together and over time they broke up and then drifted apart?

Plate Tectonic Theory

Continental Drift

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Which of these explains that Earth's outer layer is broken into large slowly moving pieces?

Plate Tectonic Theory

Continental Drift

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This boundary is described as two plates moving past eachother ALONG THE EDGES horizontally. These boundaries will get stuck or lock against eachother causing earthquakes when they slip and release.

Convergent Boundary

Divergent Boundary

Transform Boundary

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This boundary is described as moving toward one another When the plates are both continental plates the will crumple up and form a mountains. When they are continental and oceanic plates, subduction occurs and earthquakes and volcanoes form.

Convergent Boundary

Divergent Boundary

Transform Boundary

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Mountains are created at this type of boundary.

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Convergent

Transform

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Mid Ocean Ridge Formation is created at this type of boundary.

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Convergent

Transform

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The cracks in Earth's crust are called ___________.

tectonic plates

faults

magma

lava

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Plates and Maps

Which explains that the continents were once joined together and over time they broke up and then drifted apart?

Which of these explains that Earth's outer layer is broken into large slowly moving pieces?

This boundary is described as two plates moving past eachother ALONG THE EDGES horizontally. These boundaries will get stuck or lock against eachother causing earthquakes when they slip and release.

This boundary is described as moving toward one another When the plates are both continental plates the will crumple up and form a mountains. When they are continental and oceanic plates, subduction occurs and earthquakes and volcanoes form.

Mountains are created at this type of boundary.

Mid Ocean Ridge Formation is created at this type of boundary.

The cracks in Earth's crust are called ___________.

What are the puzzle pieces of the Earth's surface called?

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

The area around the Pacific Ocean where lots of earthquakes and volcanoes happen is called the ____________.

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