PLATE TECTONICS QUIZ

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ReviewDivergent: Boundary between two plates that are moving apart.Convergent: Boundary between two plates that are pushing together.Transform (Strike-slip): Boundary between two plates that are sliding past one another. *** Causes EarthquakesSubduction Zone: The area where one plate pushes down under another. Volcanoes are often created by this.

1. As two continental plates move toward each other, what landforms would you expect to see?

A. VolcanoesB. CliffsC. New LandD. Mountains

1. As two continental plates move toward each other, what landforms would you expect to see?

A. Volcanoes Incorrect

These form at edges of plates or over hot spots

1. As two continental plates move toward each other, what landforms would you expect to see?

B. Cliffs Incorrect

These are erosional landforms or minor uplift areas

1. As two continental plates move toward each other, what landforms would you expect to see?

C. New Land Incorrect

Forms when plates move apart

1. As two continental plates move toward each other, what landforms would you expect to see?

D. Mountains – correct - because 2 continental masses will push into each other and “crumple” the edges to form mountains

2. Where would you find the newest land on Earth?A. In areas of continental convergenceB. In areas where two ocean plates come

togetherC. In areas where plates are moving apartD. In areas where two plates are sliding past each

other

2. Where would you find the newest land on Earth?A. In areas of continental convergenceIncorrect

Mountains would form here from existing land.

2. Where would you find the newest land on Earth?B. In areas where two ocean plates come

togetherIncorrect

You would find trenches in this area.

2. Where would you find the newest land on Earth?D. In areas where two plates are sliding past each

otherIncorrect

You would find land movement but not new land being formed

2. Where would you find the newest land on Earth?C. In areas where plates are moving apartCorrect

When plates move apart it is due to magma reaching the surface. When magma cools new land is formed.

3. Texas is located on which tectonic plate?

a. Indianb. Pacificc. South Americand. North American

3. Texas is located on which tectonic plate?

a. Indianb. Pacificc. South Americand. North American

4. What will happen if tectonic plates shift?

a. A volcano will erupt.b. A landslide will occur.c. An earthquake will happen.d. A hole will form in Earth’s surface.

4. What will happen if tectonic plates shift?

a. A volcano will erupt.b. A landslide will occur.c. An earthquake will happen.d. A hole will form in Earth’s surface.

5. Earthquakes are more common in California than they are in Texas because of the movement of which two tectonic plates?

a. South American and North Americanb. Pacific and South Americanc. Eurasian and Africand. North American and Pacific

5. Earthquakes are more common in California than they are in Texas because of the movement of which two tectonic plates?

a. South American and North Americanb. Pacific and South Americanc. Eurasian and Africand. North American and Pacific