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Zones of Crustal Activity Multiple Choice Test

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Zones of Crustal Activity

Use your knowledge of Earth science to answer all questions in the data set. You will need your Earth Science reference tables and a calculator to answer some of the questions. Good Luck.

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Which two features are commonly found at divergent plate boundaries?

Which coastal area is most likely to experience a severe earthquake?

The diagrams below show four major types of fault motion occurring in Earth’s crust. Which type of fault motion best matches the general pattern of crustal movement at California’s San Andreas fault?

The edges of most lithospheric plates are characterized by

The crust at the mid-ocean ridges is composed mainly of

Movement of the crustal plates shown in the diagram is most likely caused by

Mid-ocean ridges such as the East Pacific Rise and the Oceanic Ridge are best described as

The movement of tectonic plates is inferred by many scientists to be driven by

Which location is closest to a major zone of frequent earthquakes and volcanic activities?

In which region of the ocean is the submarine canyon located?

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