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Which of the following is the best definition of a subduction zone?
a) The part of a divergent boundary that creates earthquakes
b) The part of a convergent boundary that creates volcanoes
c) The part of a transform boundary that creates sea floor spreading
d) none of the above
Which type of plate boundary will form a volcano?
a) convergent
b) divergent
c) transform
d) strike slip
Which statement if true about tectonic plates?
a) the plates moved for millions of years and then stopped
b) there is no evidence of plates ever moving
c) the plates stayed in one place for millions of years but are moving now
d) the plates are constantly moving
What geologic event will most likely take place at a transform boundary?
a) volcano
b) sea floor spreading
c) mountain building
d) earthquake
How are mountains created?
a) Plates collide and push the crust upward
b) Plates slide and push the crust upward
c) Plates collide and push the mantle upward
d) Plates collide and push the asthenosphere upward
Which type of plate boundary forms OCEAN BASINS?
a) Transform
b) divergent
c) convergent
d) oceanic
If you live near a transform plate boundary, what type of drill would you practice the most?
a) fire drill
b) tornado drill
c) earthquake drill
d) shelter in place drill
Which force moves the tectonic plates?
a) gravity
b) convection currents
c) electricity
d) magnetism
What type of plate boundary is represented when plates divide?
a) divergent
b) convergent
c) transform
d) strike-slip fault
Which plate is the ring of fire located around?
a) North American Plate
b) African Plate
c) Indo-Australian Plate
d) Pacific Plate
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