Plate Tectonics & Mass Wasting Questions Flashcards

1

What evidence supports the theory of plate tectonics?

2

Which of the following describes a quick and fluid type of mass wasting?

3

What process describes the slow, gradual movement of soil downhill?

4

Which layer of the Earth is involved in tectonic plate movement?

5

What is a key factor affecting slope stability?

6

At which type of boundary do tectonic plates move toward each other?

7

What term describes the steepest angle at which loose material remains stable?

8

Which of the following is a characteristic of a divergent boundary?

9

True or False: Increased moisture content typically makes slopes more stable.

10

What type of boundary will you find the San Andreas Fault along?

Plate Tectonics & Mass Wasting Questions