Plate Tectonics

Welcome to the Plate Tectonics category on Questions LLC! If you're fascinated by the Earth's dynamic movements and the forces that shape our planet's surface, you've come to the right place. In this category, we explore the captivating realm of plate tectonics, delving into the processes and phenomena related to the movement of the Earth's tectonic plates. From understanding seismic activity and continental drift to unraveling the mysteries of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, our curated collection of questions and answers will provide you with an enriching exploration of the dynamic nature of our planet. Join us on this educational journey as we examine the fascinating world of Plate Tectonics.

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Plate tectonics pose a challenge for East Asia by...producing typhoons, which is a powerful system. Making land less arable and
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Compare and contrast geological tilt and fold.(1 point)Responses In geology, both tilt and fold can occur anywhere in a tectonic
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1.At which type of plate boundary do tectonic plates slide past each other?A. at conservative plate boundaries** B. at
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First Question: Which statement correctly describes why earthquakes happen?Earth’s crust near magma melts, and the ground
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An earthquake occurs at a convergent boundary. The earthquake has a high magnitude, and an observer reports the earthquake
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Which table correctly compares features of divergent plate boundaries and convergent plate boundaries?1. Divergent Convergent
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Identify the type of plate boundary that created the volcanoes of Iceland.a convergent boundary on land a divergent boundary on
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At which type of plate boundary would a string of small volcanic islands most likely form?A. convergent ocean-ocean boundary B.
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Which of the following is not true about the Pacific Ring of Fire?a. It is an arc of intense seismic activity. b. It includes
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Fossils of the same life form species have been found on continents that are now divided by oceans. In one to two sentences,
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Carlon is using two wooden blocks to model movement of Earth’s plates. He pushes one block forward and the other block
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What was unknown to scientists during Wegener’s time?(1 point)Responses Fossils were found in many places. The coasts of some
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A teacher asks students to make a model of a transform plate boundary. The students use blocks to represent tectonic plates and
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Age of Rock and Plate Tectonics Quiz1 of 71 of 7 Items Question At which type of plate boundary do tectonic plates slide past
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Match the correction term with defintion. (10 points)Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a
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**What is NOT true about Hotspots?**a. Hotspots from volcanoes b. Hotspots stay in one place while the tectonics plate moves
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Which of the following describes how Marie Tharp and Bruce Heezen found evidence that led to the theory of plate tectonics? (1
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What was the main idea of Wegener's continental drift theory?(1 point)Responses Land masses will eventually be replaced by
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3. A location where two tectonic plates divide or separate from each other:(1 point)Responses Continental Crust Continental
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explain to your classmates how there can be mineral deposits located far from current plate boundaries .the mineral deposits
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Which of the following natural structures occurs at a transform plate boundary? (1 point)Responses mountain mountain fault fault
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4 of 184 of 18 ItemsQuestion Why do convergent boundaries cause the formation of volcanoes? (1 point) Responses When two plates
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What is most responsible for any movement in the Earth's rock plates?A. Divergent plate boundaries B.convection currents C.
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which of these pieces of evidence did Alfred Wegner cite to support his hypothesis of continental drift?1. New oceanic crust
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what are 3 examples that make scientists believe that the continents once fit together?
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Plate A and Plate B are both made of continental plate material where they touch. What will happen as the plates press together?
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How does the motion of lithosphere affect the environments?
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each question is 10 points each, and i don't get 4 questions. I am in Earth Science and in 9th grade i would appreciate it if
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Where do earthquakes normally occur?Responses at the edges of Earth’s bodies of water at the edges of Earth’s bodies of
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1. where does the conversation current in the mantle obtain its heat energy?a. earths core and crust b. earths mantle c. earths
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Why are natural formations so different and unique? (1 point)Divergent boundaries moving away from each other cause the
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Which layer is MOST responsible for the movement of continents?1) the outer core 2) the asthenosphere 3) the mantle 4) the
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3. The text states that fault block mountains are formed when, "pieces of rock arebroken off and driven upward by the force of
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1.when pangaea split up, what happened to the western edge of the North American continent?I need help. please help?
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1. How does sea-floor spreading occur?a.New materials are being added to the atmosphere. b. Earthquakes break apart the ocean
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4. How are ocean trenches formed?Here are somethings I think I can put: Are any of these correct? • Ocean trenches are formed
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PLEASE HELP I CAN'T FIGURE OUT THE ANSWERS TO THESE1 At which type of plate boundary do tectonic plates slide past each
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Topic 1 - Describe what occurs at a divergent plate boundary. What happens at a transform plate boundary? Compare and contrast
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Pangea
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the breaking up of Pangaea and the gradual sliding of crust is known as
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during which are did Pangaea break up in to two huge parts
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how many tectonic plates are there?
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Volcanoes, tsunamis, and earthquakes occur as a result of continental shifting.Please select the best answer from the choices
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A _______ is formed when tectonic plates collide.a. rift b. subduction zone c. fault d. all of the above Please select the best
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Climate is not directly affected by the movement of tectonic plates.Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F
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Explain how subduction zones are formed.
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Explain how ocean ridges and trenches are formed.
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Explain how oceanic crust is continuously created at mid-ocean ridges.
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Explain what differentiates the Earth’s crust and lithosphere.
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True or false many earthquakes occur in this region because is where four tectonic plates meet, and they are slowly moving
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