Plate Tectonics Check

Which layer of the Earth move tectonic plates due to molten rock moving (convection currents)?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Inner core

• Outer core

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Why type of boundary is this and what can you predict will happen here?

• Divergent, Earthquake

• Divergent, Mountain formation

• Transform, Volcanic eruption

• Transform, Earthquake

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What is a supervolcano?

• A volcano that erupts underwater

• A volcano with an eruption thousands of times larger than typical volcanoes

• A volcano that forms at a transform boundary

• A volcano that never erupts

Which of the following best describes a hot spot?

• A place where two plates collide

• A location where magma rises through the mantle, creating volcanoes away from plate boundaries

• A cold region in the ocean

• A type of earthquake

Which type of plate boundary is this and what can you predict would happen here?

• Divergent, ocean basin formed

• Convergent, ocean basin formed

• Transform, ocean basin formed

• Transform, mountain range formed

What type of plate boundary is this and what can you predict will happen here?

• Convergent, ocean basin forms

• Divergent, volcanic eruption

• Convergent, mountains form

• Divergent, mounatins form

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which of the following best explains why earthquakes are common along plate boundaries?

• The plates are stationary and stable.

• The plates are constantly moving and interacting.

• The plates are made of soft material.

• The plates are covered by water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Describe how a divergent boundary can lead to the formation of an ocean basin.

• Plates move toward each other, creating mountains.

• Plates move apart, allowing magma to rise and form new crust.

• Plates slide past each other, causing earthquakes.

• Plates remain in place, forming a basin.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Why do volcanic eruptions often occur at convergent plate boundaries?

• The plates are moving apart, creating space for magma.

• One plate is forced under another, melting and forming magma.

• The plates are not moving, so pressure builds up.

• The plates are sliding past each other, creating friction.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A geologist observes a region with frequent earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the formation of new ocean floor. Which type of plate boundary is most likely present in this region?

• Divergent boundary

• Convergent boundary

• Transform boundary

• Passive margin

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3