Tectonic Hazards Quiz

What are tectonic plates?

• Sections in the outer layer of Earth

• Layers of the Earth's mantle

• Parts of the inner core

• Types of volcanoes

What causes tectonic plates to move?

• Gravity

• Ocean currents

• Heat within the Earth’s mantle and core

• Wind currents

What is the solid outer layer of the Earth called?

• Mantle

• Outer core

• Inner core

• Crust

Which plate boundary involves two plates moving towards each other?

• Conservative plate boundary

• Destructive plate boundary

• Divergent plate boundary

• Constructive plate boundary

What happens at a destructive plate boundary?

• Plates move apart

• Plates slide past each other

• Plates collide

• Plates remain stationary

What is the fastest moving tectonic plate?

• Nazca Plate

• Eurasian Plate

• Australian Plate

• North American Plate

What is a tsunami?

• A type of tectonic plate

• A volcanic eruption

• A series of huge ocean waves

• A type of earthquake

What is the main characteristic of the Pacific Ring of Fire?

• Flat plains

• High mountain ranges

• Desert landscapes

• Frequent tectonic hazards

Which country is at the highest risk for volcanic eruptions due to its location?

• Canada

• Japan

• Mexico

• Russia

What occurs when oceanic crust sinks under continental crust?

• Formation of deserts

• Formation of plains

• Formation of mountains

• Formation of valleys