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Theory Of Plate Tectonics
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1) The theory that explains how large pieces of the Earth's outermost layer move and change shape.
A
tectonic boundary
B
plate tectonics
C
earthquake
D
continental drift
2) The boundary between two plates that are moving away from each other.
A
transverse boundary
B
divergent boundary
C
convergent boundary
D
transform boundary
3) The boundary between two plates that are sliding past each other horizontally.
A
convergent boundary
B
transverse boundary
C
transform boundary
D
divergent boundary
4) The boundary formed by the collision of two lithospheric plates.
A
transverse boundary
B
convergent boundary
C
divergent boundary
D
transform boundary
5) The process of moving layers of rock by heating and cooling.
A
slab pull
B
global positioning
C
convection
D
ridge push
6) Where oceanic lithosphere slides downhill due to gravity.
A
convection
B
ridge push
C
rock expansion
D
slab pull
7) When denser oceanic lithosphere sinks beneath continental lithosphere.
A
ridge push
B
rock expansion
C
slab pull
D
convection
8) The global positioning system can map the rate of tectonic plate movement using this.
A
visual markers
B
motion detectors
C
lasers
D
radio signals
9) A possible result of plates moving along a transform boundary.
A
earthquake
B
sea-floor spreading
C
mountain range
D
convection
10) The title of this section is
A
Deforming the Earth's Crust
B
Restless Continents
C
The Theory of Plate Tectonics
D
Inside the Earth
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