Plate Tectonics: Earth's Crust in Motion - Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following best describes what drives the movement of tectonic plates?

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Convection currents within the Earth's mantle

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Random and unpredictable forces

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Magnetic forces from the Earth's core

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Gravitational pull from the moon

Question 2

What type of plate boundary is created when two plates move toward each other and collide?

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Convergent

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Divergent

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Transform

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Subduction

Question 3

What is the process called when one tectonic plate moves beneath another?

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Subduction

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Accretion

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Orogeny

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Collision

Question 4

What is the term for the theory that describes the large-scale movement of tectonic plates over time?

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Plate tectonics

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Continental drift

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Seafloor spreading

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Subduction

Question 5

Which instrument is commonly used to measure and monitor seismic activity related to plate movement?

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Seismograph

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Thermometer

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Barometer

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Radar

Question 6

Identify the type of plate boundary that is NOT represented by the following options:

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Subduction zone

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Convergent boundary

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Divergent boundary

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Transform boundary

Question 7

Which process describes the movement of two tectonic plates away from each other?

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Divergence

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Subduction

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Collision

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Convergent

Question 8

Which of the following is the largest tectonic plate on Earth?

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Pacific Plate

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North American Plate

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Eurasian Plate

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African Plate

Question 9

Which process involves one tectonic plate sliding past another?

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Transform fault

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Subduction

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Convergent boundary

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Divergent boundary

Question 10

What device is specifically used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes?

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Seismograph

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Anemometer

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Barometer

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Thermometer

Question 11

What is the name of the process by which new oceanic crust is formed at a divergent boundary?

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Seafloor spreading

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Subduction

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Mountain building

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Volcanism

Question 12

What type of plate interaction occurs when two continental plates collide?

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Collision

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Subduction

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Divergence

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Transform

Question 13

Which instrument is used to measure seismic activity?

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Seismograph

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Barometer

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Thermometer

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Anemometer

Question 14

What is the name of the process by which oceanic crust is recycled back into the mantle?

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Subduction

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Divergence

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Collision

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Transform

Question 15

When two continental plates collide, which type of plate boundary is created?

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Convergent boundary

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Transform boundary

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Divergent boundary

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Subduction zone

Question 16

What happens when two oceanic plates collide?

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One plate slides beneath the other, forming a volcanic arc.

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The plates collide head-on, forming a mountain range.

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The plates slide past each other, generating earthquakes.

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The plates form a new oceanic plate.

Question 17

What type of rock is formed when oceanic crust melts and solidifies?

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Basalt

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Granite

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Sandstone

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Limestone

Question 18

Which of the following is a major geological feature created by divergent plate boundaries?

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Oceanic ridges

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Mountain ranges

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Volcanic islands

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Trenches

Question 19

What is the process called when a tectonic plate moves beneath another plate?

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Subduction

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Obduction

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Rifting

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Collision

Question 20

What is the name of the supercontinent that existed before the current continents formed?

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Pangaea

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Gondwana

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Laurasia

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Rodinia

Question 21

What is the approximate age of the Earth?

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4.54 billion years

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6.0 billion years

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8.0 billion years

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10.0 billion years

Question 22

When two oceanic plates collide, what is the typical outcome?

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Subduction and the formation of volcanic islands

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Formation of a new continental crust

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Formation of a mountain range

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No interaction occurs

Question 23

What was the name of the supercontinent that existed approximately 250 million years ago, from which all the current continents originated?

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Pangea

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Gondwana

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Laurasia

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Rodinia

Question 24

Which instrument is primarily used to detect and measure seismic waves?

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Seismograph

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Earthquake detector

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Tiltmeter

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Gravimeter

Question 25

How does plate tectonics influence the distribution of Earth's natural resources?

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Plate tectonics influences the formation of mineral deposits and fossil fuel reserves.

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Plate tectonics has no impact on resource distribution.

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Resource distribution is solely influenced by climate and erosion.

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Plate tectonics and resource distribution are unrelated.

Question 26

Which of the following boundaries allows for the creation of new oceanic crust?

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Divergent boundary

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Convergent boundary

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Transform boundary

Question 27

What process involves the sinking of one tectonic plate beneath another?

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Subduction

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Convection

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Seafloor spreading

Question 28

What was the name of the ancient supercontinent that existed approximately 300 million years ago and included the present-day continents?

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Pangea

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Gondwana

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Laurasia

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Rodinia

Question 29

What is the primary driving force behind the movement of tectonic plates?

Accepted Answer

Convection currents in the Earth's mantle

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Gravitational pull of the moon

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Rotation of the Earth

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Solar radiation

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a potential hazard associated with plate tectonics?

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Blizzards

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Earthquakes

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Tsunamis

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Volcanic eruptions

Question 31

What is the scientific theory that explains the movement and interactions of Earth's tectonic plates?

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Plate tectonics

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Continental drift

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Seafloor spreading

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Subduction

Question 32

Which of the following correctly describes the sequence of plate boundary types, from divergent to convergent?

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Divergent - Transform - Convergent

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Transform - Convergent - Divergent

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Convergent - Transform - Divergent

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Divergent - Convergent - Transform

Question 33

When two oceanic plates collide, what type of plate interaction occurs?

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Convergent boundary

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Divergent boundary

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Transform boundary

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Hotspot boundary

Question 34

Approximately 200 million years ago, a supercontinent called ________ existed.

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Pangaea

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Gondwana

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Laurasia

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Rodinia

Question 35

What is the primary force that drives plate tectonics?

Accepted Answer

Convection currents in the mantle

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Gravitational pull of the moon

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Rotation of the Earth

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Solar radiation

Question 36

Which type of crust is characterized by greater thickness and lower density?

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Continental crust

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Oceanic crust

Question 37

Select the type of seismic wave that is NOT recognized.

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T-waves

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P-waves

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S-waves

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L-waves

Question 38

What is the boundary between two plates that slide past each other called?

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Transform boundary

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Divergent boundary

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Convergent boundary

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Subduction boundary

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a type of plate boundary?

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Convergent-transform

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Convergent

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Transform

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Divergent

Question 40

The process by which new oceanic crust is formed is called:

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Seafloor spreading

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Rift formation

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Subduction

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Collision

Question 41

Which of the following is the largest tectonic plate on Earth?

Accepted Answer

Pacific Plate

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North American Plate

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Eurasian Plate

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Antarctic Plate

Question 42

What is the main driving force behind plate tectonics?

Accepted Answer

Convection currents in the mantle

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Rotation of the Earth

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Solar radiation

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Tidal forces from the moon

Question 43

The boundary between two plates that are moving apart is called a:

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Divergent boundary

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Transform boundary

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Convergent boundary

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Subduction zone

Question 44

What is the theory that explains the movement of Earth's crust?

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Plate tectonics

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Continental drift

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Pangaea theory

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Wegener's hypothesis

Question 45

What is the name of the supercontinent that existed about 250 million years ago?

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Pangaea

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Rodinia

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Gondwana

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Laurasia

Question 46

Which tectonic plate is the largest?

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Pacific Plate

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North American Plate

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African Plate

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Eurasian Plate

Question 47

What process leads to the formation of new oceanic crust?

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Seafloor spreading at divergent boundaries

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Mountain building at convergent boundaries

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Volcanic eruptions

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Subduction at convergent boundaries

Question 48

Which feature is NOT commonly formed at convergent plate boundaries?

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Mid-ocean ridge

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Mountains

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Volcanoes

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Trenches

Question 49

What is the primary driving force behind plate tectonics?

Accepted Answer

Convection currents in the mantle

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Gravity

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Wind

Question 50

Which of the following is an example of a divergent plate boundary?

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Mid-Atlantic Ridge

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Himalayan Mountains

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San Andreas Fault

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Mariana Trench

Question 51

What was the name of the supercontinent that existed approximately 250 million years ago?

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Pangea

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Gondwana

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Rodinia

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Laurasia

Question 52

Which type of plate boundary occurs when two plates slide past each other horizontally?

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Transform boundary

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Subduction zone

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Divergent boundary

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Convergent boundary