Plate Tectonics and Earth's Phenomenon

Which of the following best describes the theory of plate tectonics?

• A) The theory that states the Earth's crust is made up of a single piece

• B) The theory that explains how the Earth's plates move and interact

• C) The theory that explains the formation of fold mountains

• D) The theory that states earthquakes only occur at plate boundaries

What are the three main layers of the Earth?

• A) Crust, mantle, core

• B) Lithosphere, asthenosphere, mesosphere

• C) Outer core, inner core, crust

• D) Mantle, crust, lithosphere

Which type of plate boundary is characterized by the plates moving apart?

• A) Convergent boundary

• B) Transform boundary

• C) Divergent boundary

• D) Subduction boundary

Which phenomenon is caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust?

• A) Volcano

• B) Earthquake

• C) Fold mountain

• D) Tsunami

What type of plate boundary is responsible for the formation of the Himalayas?

• A) Convergent boundary

• B) Transform boundary

• C) Divergent boundary

• D) Subduction boundary

Which layer of the Earth is divided into several large plates?

• A) Crust

• B) Mantle

• C) Outer core

• D) Inner core

What happens when two plates collide at a convergent boundary?

• A) They move apart

• B) They slide past each other

• C) They push against each other

• D) They sink beneath one another

Which of the following is NOT a type of plate boundary?

• A) Convergent boundary

• B) Transform boundary

• C) Divergent boundary

• D) Subduction boundary

Which phenomenon is associated with the movement of tectonic plates?

• A) Hurricane

• B) Tornado

• C) Earthquake

• D) Flood

What causes the movement of tectonic plates?

• A) Gravity

• B) Wind

• C) Heat from the Earth's core

• D) Human activities