Climate Zones and Tectonic Plates Quiz

In a tropical climate, you would most likely find _________.

• rainforests

• deserts

• tundras

• savannas

In a desert climate, plants have adapted to survive with very little _________ by storing water in their _________ and having small or no _________.

• water, tissues, leaves

• sunlight, roots, flowers

• nutrients, stems, branches

• oxygen, seeds, petals

The Earth's crust is divided into large sections called tectonic plates.

• True

• False

When tectonic plates move, they never cause earthquakes or volcanic activity.

• True

• False

The movement of tectonic plates is responsible for forming mountains, like the Himalayas.

• True

• False

Convergent boundaries: Plates move __________ each other.

• toward

• away from

• parallel to

• perpendicular to

Divergent boundaries: Plates move __________ from each other.

• away

• towards

• parallel

• under

Transform boundaries: Plates slide __________ each other.

• past

• over

• under

• around

Which of the following is an adaptation for a plant in the desert environment?

• Thick waxy skin to reduce water loss

• Brightly colored flowers to attract pollinators

• Large leaves to capture more sunlight

• Shallow roots to absorb surface water

Match each process with its correct definition: Process: Weathering

• Movement of rocks and sediment by wind, water, or ice

• Breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces