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Earth’s tectonic plates move very slowly. Which of the following causes the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates?

• a

• b

• c

• d

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Earth’s surface can change suddenly. Which event represents magma beneath the surface rising and then pouring out as lava above the surface?

• a

• b

• c

• d

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Tectonic plates slide past each other at a transform boundary. Often, the plates get stuck and pressure builds up. Eventually, the plates snap free and release a large amount of energy as seismic waves. What event is being described here?

• a

• b

• c

• d

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Earth’s crust is made up of tectonic plates. This diagram shows two plates found under the Himalaya Mountains. Which of the following statements best describes the tectonic plates shown in the diagram?

• a. Two convergent plates, one continental and one oceanic

• b. Two convergent continental plates

• c. Two divergent continental plates

• d. Two divergent plates, one continental and one oceanic

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The Great Rift Valley in Africa is a land feature on Earth’s surface caused by the movement of crustal plates. Continued movement of the plates is gradually making the rift deeper. How are the plates around the Great Rift Valley moving?

• a. The plates are colliding.

• b. One plate is sliding beneath a less dense plate.

• c. The plates are grinding against one another along a fault

• d. The plates are spreading apart and moving in opposite directions.

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Different plate boundaries lead to certain events above and below the surface. Where are most mountains on Earth formed?

• a. At volcanic chains

• b. At strike slip faults

• d. At convergent plate boundaries

• c. At mid-ocean ridges

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What type of boundary is formed when plates collide?

• convergent

• horizontal

• divergent

• transform

At which type of plate boundary does seafloor spreading occur?

• Tranform

• Convergent

• Divergent

• Subductive Zone

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At which type of boundary are mountains formed?

• Convergent

• Divergent

• Subductive Zone

• Transform

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The San Andrea's Fault in California is which type of boundary?

• Convergent

• Divergent

• Subductive Zone

• Transform

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