Plate Boundary/Tectonics

Plate Boundary/Tectonics

6th Grade

15 Qs

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Plate Boundary/Tectonics

Plate Boundary/Tectonics

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Science

6th Grade

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the difference between oceanic and continental plates?

Oceanic plates are denser and thinner than continental plates, which are thicker and less dense.

Oceanic plates are lighter and thicker than continental plates, which are thinner and denser.

Oceanic plates are the same density as continental plates, but larger in size.

Oceanic plates are less dense and thinner than continental plates, which are thicker and denser.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is a divergent plate boundary?

A type of boundary where two tectonic plates move towards each other, leading to the formation of mountains.

A type of boundary where two tectonic plates move away from each other, often resulting in the formation of new crust, such as mid-ocean ridges.

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

A boundary that forms when tectonic plates remain stationary and do not interact.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the Himalayan mountain range an example of?

A transform boundary

A continent-ocean convergent boundary

A continent-continent convergent boundary

A divergent boundary

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What forms at a convergent boundary between a continental plate and an oceanic plate?

Earthquakes

Volcanoes

Mountain ranges

Ocean trenches

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is a convergent plate boundary?

A boundary where two tectonic plates move away from each other, leading to the formation of new crust.

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

A boundary where two tectonic plates move towards each other, leading to one plate being forced below another, which can create mountains or volcanic activity.

A boundary where tectonic plates remain stationary and do not interact.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is a fault?

A fault is a type of rock formation found in mountains.

A fault is a fracture in the Earth's crust along which movement has occurred, commonly found at transform boundaries.

A fault is a geological feature that indicates the presence of water underground.

A fault is a volcanic eruption that occurs beneath the Earth's surface.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is subduction?

Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate moves under another plate and sinks into the mantle.

Subduction is the process where two tectonic plates collide and create mountains.

Subduction is the process of tectonic plates sliding past each other without interaction.

Subduction is the process where tectonic plates break apart and form new oceanic crust.

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