Tectonic Plates

Select all that are TRUE about Transform Boundary.

• Plates move in opposite direction

• Plates move in same direction

• Forms San Andrea Fault

• Forms Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Select all that are TRUE about Convergent Boundary.

• Plates move in opposite direction

• Plates slide under each other

• Forms San Andrea Fault

• Forms Pacific Ring of Fire

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Select all that are TRUE about Subduction.

• Only seen in divergent boundary

• Only seen in convergent boundary

• Occurs when a plate slides underneath

• Occurs when a plate slides against another

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

____________ boundary occur when tectonic plates move away from each other.

____________ boundary occur when tectonic plates slide against each other.

____________ boundary occur when tectonic plates subduct.

____________ form when a convergent boundary includes an oceanic crust that sinks.

Upon observation of the Mid-Atlantic ocean ridge, scientists discovered what evidence that supports continental drift?

• The ridge was made of new material while the land around it was older material

• The ridge was made of old material while the land around it was newer material

• Magma was actively seen producing new material

• Old magma was discovered in the land around it

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

____________ form when a convergent boundary includes both continental crusts.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the term for the region indicated by an X in the diagram?

• asthenosphere

• hydrosphere

• inner core

• outer core

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2