Plate Tectonics and Landforms
Authored by Mr. Hesterman
Science
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What type of stress in normally associated with convergent boundaries?
faulting
tension
shear stress
compression
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
At a divergent boundary, ____________ stress is the most likely to occur.
faulting
tension
shear stress
compression
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What can cause a chain of volcanic islands to form far from plate boundaries?
rifting
folding
hot spots
subduction
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The diagram shows rock that is being deformed by one type of stress. What type of stress is shown in the diagram?
faulting
tension
shear stress
compression
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
This diagram shows a subduction zone. What type of plate boundary is shown in the image?
divergent boundary
convergent boundary (Oceanic-Continental)
divergent boundary
convergent boundary (Continental-Continental)
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A __________________ forms when two tectonic plates move away from each other.
divergent boundary
transform boundary
convergent boundary
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What event is associated with the activity at a transform boundary when there is a sudden release of energy?
volcano
earthquake
mountain ranges
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
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