Plate Boundary and Plate Tectonics

What is a plate boundary?

• A plate boundary is a term used in computer programming for separating code blocks.

• A plate boundary is a location where two tectonic plates meet.

• A plate boundary is a location where two rivers meet.

• A plate boundary is a type of dinnerware used for serving food.

Name the three types of plate boundaries.

• Subduction boundaries

• Collision boundaries

• Divergent boundaries, Convergent boundaries, Transform boundaries

• Sliding boundaries

Which type of plate boundary is associated with the creation of new oceanic crust?

• Convergent plate boundary

• Transform plate boundary

• Divergent plate boundary

• Subduction zone

What happens at a divergent plate boundary?

• Creation of deep ocean trenches

• Formation of mountains

• Formation of new crust as plates move away from each other

• Subduction of plates

What is subduction?

• The process where one tectonic plate moves under another tectonic plate at a convergent boundary.

• The process where tectonic plates collide and form a new plate boundary.

• The process where tectonic plates slide past each other at a transform boundary.

• The process where tectonic plates move apart at a divergent boundary.

Where do earthquakes commonly occur in relation to plate boundaries?

• Along plate boundaries

• At the North Pole

• In deserts

• Underwater

What is the theory of plate tectonics?

• The theory of plate tectonics focuses on the behavior of celestial bodies.

• The theory of plate tectonics involves the study of marine biology.

• The theory of plate tectonics explains the movement of the Earth's lithosphere.

• The theory of plate tectonics explains the formation of clouds.

How do plates move according to the theory of plate tectonics?

• Due to the process of plate tectonics

• As a result of volcanic eruptions

• Because of magnetic forces

• Due to gravitational pull

What is the Ring of Fire?

• The Ring of Fire is a jewelry store chain

• The Ring of Fire is a region around the Pacific Ocean known for its frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity.

• The Ring of Fire is a famous circus act

• The Ring of Fire is a popular dance move

How do plate tectonics influence the formation of mountains?

• Tectonic plates rotate, resulting in the erosion of mountains.

• Tectonic plates separate, leading to the sinking of mountains.

• Tectonic plates move horizontally, causing mountain formation.

• Tectonic plates collide, causing uplift and mountain formation.