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A Test On Types Of Plate Boundaries And Key Vocabulary. TEACHERS: click here for quick copy question ID numbers.

What is the name of the plate boundary where one plate is forced under another?
a) Constructive / Divergent
b) Destructive / Convergent
c) Conservative / Transform
d) Collision

What is the name of the plate boundary where two plates move away from each other
a) Constructive / Divergent
b) Destructive / Convergent
c) Collision
d) Conservative / Transform

What is the name of the plate boundary where two plates slide past each other?
a) Constructive / Divergent
b) Collision
c) Destructive/ Divergent
d) Conservative / Transform

What is name of the plate boundary where two plates collide
a) Conservative / Transform
b) Destructive / Convergent
c) Constructive / Divergent
d) Collision

What is the focus of an earthquake
a) The point on the earth hit by the earthquake
b) The point where the earthquake is most powerful
c) Where most people are killed
d) The origin of the earthquake below the earth's surface

What is the mercalli scale?
a) It measures the size of volcano
b) A scale to measure earthquakes based on people's observation
c) A scale to measure earthquakes based on scientific measurements
d) It measures how longa volcanic eruption lasts for

Which of these is NOT used to limt the damage of volanic eruptions?
a) Dropping boulders
b) Spraying Water
c) Building man made lakes near the volcano
d) Diversion Channels

Which of these are not used to quake proof buildings
a) Reinforced lift shafts
b) Ball bearings for added stability
c) Window flaps to stop them falling out
d) Underground bunkers for people to hide

Why is Oceanic crust forced under continental crusy
a) It is lighter
b) It is heavier
c) It is smaller
d) It is bigger

How many times more powerful is an earthquake measuring 5 on the Richter than a 3
a) 2
b) 10
c) 100
d) 1,000

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