Re-Test of Plate Boundaries 8.9B
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10 questions
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The diagram shows how the ocean floor is spreading. The new ocean floor, made of molten rock is being fomed at the mid-ocean ridge. Which best describes where the molten rock comes from?
The diagram shows how the ocean floor is spreading. The new ocean floor, made of molten rock is being fomed at the mid-ocean ridge. Which best describes where the molten rock comes from?
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When two continental plates move toward each other, what is the type of boundary and which crustal feature is formed?
When two continental plates move toward each other, what is the type of boundary and which crustal feature is formed?
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Which of the following statements best describes the formation of the tallest mountains in the world?
Which of the following statements best describes the formation of the tallest mountains in the world?
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Many scientists believe that convection currents in the asthenosphere between South America and Africa caused the separation of the two continents and the formation of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Which diagram best represents the convection currents in the plate tectonic Theory?
Many scientists believe that convection currents in the asthenosphere between South America and Africa caused the separation of the two continents and the formation of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Which diagram best represents the convection currents in the plate tectonic Theory?
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Based on the map, volcanic activity would most likely be found at- (think about the ring of fire)
Based on the map, volcanic activity would most likely be found at- (think about the ring of fire)
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The most recently (new) formed crust on Earth would be found where-
The most recently (new) formed crust on Earth would be found where-
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Which of the following explains why tectonic plates move?
Which of the following explains why tectonic plates move?
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The diagram shows a subduction zone. What type of plate boundary is shown in the image, and what type of landform is likely to occur here?
The diagram shows a subduction zone. What type of plate boundary is shown in the image, and what type of landform is likely to occur here?
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Describe the modeled types of tectonic plate boundaries below.
Describe the modeled types of tectonic plate boundaries below.
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These images support the Theory of-
These images support the Theory of-