Impact of plate tectonic on the world Quiz

Which of the following aspects relates to the natural environment, including climate, landforms, and vegetation?

• A) Economic

• B) Political

• C) Environmental

• D) Social

Impacts relating to the earning or spending of money, including income earned from industry and tourism, fall under which category?

• A) Social

• B) Economic

• C) Political

• D) Environmental

Which aspect of impact relates to government?

• A) Social

• B) Economic

• C) Political

• D) Environmental

"Searching for belongings in the rubble" is an example of which category?

• A) Social

• B) Economic

• C) Political

• D) Environmental

When did the Tohoku earthquake occur?

• January 16, 2010

• March 11, 2011

• April 12, 2012

• February 14, 2013

What was the magnitude of the Tohoku earthquake?

• 7.8

• 8.9

• 9.0

• 6.5

Where was the Tohoku earthquake centered?

• 45 miles east of Tohoku

• 15 miles west of Tohoku

• 72 miles north of Tohoku

• 24 miles south of Tohoku

What happens at the convergent boundary where the Tohoku earthquake occurred?

• Plates move apart

• Plates slide past each other

• One plate slides beneath another

• Plates remain stationary

What layer is beneath the Earth's crust where the Tohoku earthquake occurred?

• Outer core

• Inner core

• Mantle

• Lithosphere

What builds up energy that is released as earthquakes at the convergent boundary?

• Smooth plates

• Rough and sticky plates

• Moving water

• Wind pressure