Plate Boundaries

What is a transform boundary?

• A boundary where tectonic plates collide and create mountains.

• A boundary where tectonic plates slide past each other.

• A boundary where tectonic plates move apart and create new crust.

• A boundary where tectonic plates sink into the mantle.

Do subduction zones have volcanoes?

• Yes, they often have volcanoes due to the melting of the subducted plate.

• No, subduction zones do not have volcanoes.

• Only some subduction zones have volcanoes.

• Subduction zones are always volcanic.

What is the stress in convergent boundaries called?

• Tension

• Shear

• Compression

• Bending

What is a divergent boundary?

• A boundary where tectonic plates collide and create mountains.

• A boundary where tectonic plates move apart, often leading to the formation of new oceanic crust.

• A boundary that remains stationary while surrounding plates move.

• A boundary where tectonic plates slide past each other, causing earthquakes.

What is the main feature of a transform boundary?

• Vertical movement of plates away from one another.

• Horizontal movement of plates past one another.

• Converging plates creating mountains.

• Plates moving in the same direction at different speeds.

What geological activity is common at convergent boundaries?

• Earthquakes and volcanic activity

• Tsunamis and landslides

• Erosion and sediment deposition

• Weathering and soil formation

At which boundary does seafloor spreading occur?

• Convergent boundary

• Transform boundary

• Divergent boundary

• Plate boundary

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 and resorts.

• It is a region in the Atlantic Ocean known for its calm waters and lack of natural disasters.

• It is a historical site where ancient civilizations thrived and built monumental structures.

What is the role of magma in subduction zones?

• Magma cools and solidifies underground, forming new rocks.

• Magma rises to the surface in subduction zones, often resulting in volcanic eruptions.

• Magma is expelled into the atmosphere, causing climate change.

• Magma remains stagnant and does not affect the surrounding environment.

What is the result of tension stress at divergent boundaries?

• Formation of rift valleys.

• Creation of mountain ranges.

• Subduction of tectonic plates.

• Formation of earthquake zones.