Unit 5: Earth's Layer, Atmosphere, Forces of Nature

Convergent boundaries mean the plates are moving away from each other.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Mark the questions as True (A) or False (B): Convergent boundaries can create volcanoes.

• True (A)

• False (B)

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Transform boundaries can create mountains.

• True

• False

Transform boundaries mean the plates move toward each other.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Transform boundaries can create faults.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Divergent boundaries mean plates move away from each other.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Divergent boundaries can create mountains.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Convergent boundaries move toward each other and can cause an earthquake to occur.

• True (A)

• False (B)

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which layer of the Earth is the thinnest?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer core

• Inner core

Which of the following can occur at a subduction zone?

• Volcanoes

• Mid-ocean ridges

• Trenches

• Earthquakes