Earthquakes Test Review

Use the picture to answer the question.

This is an example of what type of boundary?

• divergent plate boundary

• colliding boundary

• fault boundary

This type of boundary forms a rift or valley.

• Divergent boundary

• Convergent boundary

• Transform boundary

• Subduction zone

Use the picture to answer the question.

This diagram is an example of what?

• This is an example of a subduction zone.

• This is an example of a transform boundary.

• This is an example of a divergent boundary.

• This is an example of a continental collision zone.

This type of boundary is the reason for the Himalayas mountains.

• Convergent boundary

• Divergent boundary

• Transform boundary

• Subduction zone

This picture is an example of a colliding boundary.

• Convergent boundary

• Divergent boundary

• Transform boundary

Use the diagram to answer the question.

This is an example of a spreading boundary.

• Convergent boundary

• Transform boundary

• Divergent boundary

• Subduction zone

What happens when two plates pull away from each other in opposite directions?

• Magma erupts and causes new crust to form.

• Mr. Anzini gets hungry-(Don't take my plate, please....)

• Buildings fall into the Earth.

• The two plates go for counseling to get back together.

This is the point where an earthquake begins.

• The Core

• focus.

• epicenter

These types of waves travel through solids but get absorbed by gasses and liquids.

• L waves

• S waves

• P waves

This wave is the most destructive.

• S waves

• P waves

• L waves