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Where is Earth's crust being subducted and destroyed in the Earth's mantle
a) transform
b) divergent
c) convergent
d)

In which type of boundary do the plates come toward each other?
a) convergent
b) transform
c) divergent
d)

Which type of boundary is known for causing big earthquakes?
a) convergent
b) transform
c) divergent
d)

In which type of boundary do the plates go away from each other?
a) convergent
b) transform
c) divergent
d)

Where is new crust being formed?
a) convergent
b) transform
c) divergent
d)

What is the force inside the mantle that causes the Earth's Plates to move ?
a) subduction
b) convection
c) radiation
d) conduction

A hot spot is located at the boundary of a plate
a) false
b) true
c)
d)

What geologic feature will occur at a hot spot ?
a) trench
b) earthquake
c) ridge
d) volcanic island

A prime example of an area over a hot spot is :
a) Japan
b) Hawaiian islands
c) East African Rift Zone
d) Andes mountains

As one moves away from a hot spot, the crust will get :
a) younger
b) older
c) no change in age
d)

Which of the following will move with time ?
a) the tectonic plate over the hotspot
b) the hotspot
c) both the hotspot and tectonic plate
d) neither the hotspot or tectonic palte

What is a hotspot?
a) where magma is hot enough to 'punch' through Earth's crust
b) where magma moves down through Earth's crust
c) a large mountain that creates major landslides
d) where magma is cool enough to 'punch' through Earth's crust

What rises to create volcanoes?
a) magma
b) lava
c) water
d) solid rocks

Where does convection cycles occur inside of the Earth?
a) crust
b) mantle
c) inner core
d) outer core

If a material is more dense, it will _____
a) sink or be pushed down
b) rise or be pushed up
c)
d)

If a material is less dense, it will _____
a) sink or be pushed down
b) rise or be pushed up
c)
d)

Which layer of Earth is changing as a result of the convection cycle?
a) crust
b) mantle
c) inner core
d) outer core

Which layer of Earth is completely molten (liquid) rock?
a) crust
b) mantle
c) inner core
d) outer core

Mid-oceanic ridges would most likely be found at which plate boundary?
a) convergent
b) divergent
c) transform
d)

Rift valleys would most likely be found at which plate boundary?
a) convergent
b) divergent
c) transform
d)

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