Unit 5 Review Plate Tectonics

How does plate tectonics cause ocean basin formation?

• New crust forms due to seafloor spreading at convergent boundaries.

• New crust forms due to seafloor spreading at divergent boundaries.

• Oceanic trenches form at transform boundaries.

• Oceanic trenches form at divergent boundaries.

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At which boundary type are mountains usually formed?

• convergent

• divergent

• transform

• convection

Subduction zones can result in all of the following geologic features EXCEPT:

• volcanoes

• mountains

• mid-ocean ridges

• trenches

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Look at the image with two empty boxes for labels.

How can you correctly label the boundary type in each box?

• Both labels should say transform boundary.

• Both labels should say divergent boundary.

• From left to right, the labels should say convergent boundary, then transform boundary.

• From left to right, the labels should say divergent boundary, then convergent boundary.

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The image shows tectonic plate boundaries and earthquakes around the world.

Choose the correct way to end this sentence.

Earthquakes can occur at ________.

• convergent and divergent boundaries.

• divergent and transform boundaries.

• convergent and transform boundaries.

• all types of plate boundaries.

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Which of the following is a correct statement about how tectonic plates cause earthquakes?

• The movement of tectonic plates releases seismic waves that radiate from the focus of an earthquake.

• The movement of tectonic plates creates tsunamis, which can cause earthquakes.

• Seismic waves constantly flow through tectonic plates. When the waves reach a plate boundary, they cause an earthquake.

• Earthquakes are not caused by tectonic plates.

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At convergent boundaries, _________ builds up stress. When the stress is released, a __________ fault forms and an earthquake can occur.

Which terms best complete the sentences?

• tension; normal

• compression; reverse

• tension; strike-slip

• compression; normal

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Use the map to answer the question.

The Aleutian Islands are a volcanic island arc. Which statement explains how the Aleutian Islands formed?

• Earthquakes at the boundary of the Pacific and North American Plates formed the Aleutian Islands.

• Subduction of the Pacific Plate beneath the North American Plate formed the Aleutian Islands.

• Divergence of the Pacific and North American Plates formed the Aleutian Islands.

• Horizontal movement of the Pacific and North American Plates in opposite directions formed the Aleutian Islands.

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Very large volcanoes that form due to increased pressure and magma build up over time and that have had an eruption with a VEI (Volcanic Explosivity Index)
of 8 are classified as:

• Hot spots

• Normal volcanoes

• Supervolcanoes

• All types of volcanoes

Based on the information in the table, which of the following volcanoes is most likely classified as a supervolcano?

• Mount Etna

• Yellowstone

• Kilauea

• Mount Fuji

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