Plate Boundaries

What is a transform boundary?

• A type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally.

• A boundary where tectonic plates move away from each other.

• A boundary where tectonic plates collide and create mountains.

• A boundary that forms when tectonic plates are stationary.

What geologic feature is commonly associated with transform boundaries?

• Volcanoes

• Mountain ranges

• Earthquakes

• Ocean trenches

What is the difference between oceanic and continental crust?

• Oceanic crust is thicker and denser than continental crust.

• Oceanic crust is thinner and denser than continental crust.

• Oceanic crust and continental crust are the same thickness and density.

• Continental crust is thinner and denser than oceanic crust.

What is Pangaea?

• A type of dinosaur that lived millions of years ago.

• A supercontinent that existed millions of years ago, meaning 'all land'.

• A large ocean that covered the Earth during the Ice Age.

• A mountain range formed by tectonic plate collisions.

What is a divergent boundary?

• A type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates move away from each other, often creating new crust.

• A boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other without creating or destroying crust.

• A type of boundary where tectonic plates collide, leading to mountain formation.

• A boundary where tectonic plates are stationary and do not interact.

What is the role of tectonic plates in earthquakes?

• Tectonic plates are stationary and do not affect earthquakes.

• Tectonic plates move and interact at their boundaries, and the stress from this movement can cause earthquakes.

• Tectonic plates only affect volcanic activity, not earthquakes.

• Tectonic plates are responsible for the formation of mountains, not earthquakes.

What geologic feature is typically found at a divergent boundary?

• Mid-Ocean Ridges

• Mountain Ranges

• Volcanic Islands

• Deep-Sea Trenches

What is a subduction zone?

• A region where tectonic plates collide and create mountains.

• An area where one tectonic plate is being pushed under another, often leading to volcanic activity.

• A place where tectonic plates slide past each other without significant geological activity.

• A zone where tectonic plates are moving apart, leading to the formation of new crust.

What is the significance of the Ring of Fire?

• It is a major area in the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur due to tectonic plate boundaries.

• It is a popular tourist destination known for its beautiful beaches.

• It is a region known for its rich biodiversity and wildlife.

• It is a historical site where ancient civilizations thrived.

What is a convergent boundary?

• A type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates move towards each other, often causing one plate to be forced beneath the other.

• A boundary where tectonic plates slide past each other without significant vertical movement.

• A location where tectonic plates are moving apart, creating new crust.

• A type of boundary characterized by the lateral movement of tectonic plates.