Most earthquakes tend to occur at which location?

The boundaries between continents and oceans

The Ring of Fire area have a large number of earthquakes and volcanoes. What claim can be made?

The edges of the tectonic plates are moving in this area.

The map shows the Aleutian Islands and tectonic plates. Which is likely about the islands?

They were formed by volcanic activity.

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Plate Tectonics

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1
When plates move past each other, an ____________ can occur.
Earthquake
Continents
Plate Tectonic Theory
2
A deep narrow ditch in the ocean
Ocean Trenches
Continents
Mountain Ranges
Ocean Floor Structures
3
The physical layout of the ocean floor
Mountain Ranges
Continents
Ocean Trenches
Ocean Floor Structures
4
An area of mountains
Ocean Floor Structures
Mountain ranges
Ocean Trenches
Continents
5
Most earthquakes tend to occur at which location?
Groups of islands farthest from any continents
The boundaries between continents and oceans
The steep slopes of the very oldest mountains
The central regions of very large continents
6
_________________________ describes the slow movement of Earth's continents.
Continents
Plate Tectonic Theory
7
Expanses of land around the world
Ocean Trenches
Ocean Floor Structures
Mountain Ranges
Continents
8
__________ continue to be formed as plates continue to move.
Mountains
Plate Tectonic Theory
Continents
Earthquake
9
The map give info on a certain region of Earth. Which location are mountains likely to form?
D
C
A
B
10
The Ring of Fire area have a large number of earthquakes and volcanoes. What claim can be made?
It represents areas where tectonic plates are the thickest.
It has been getting larger since Earth first formed.
The edges of the tectonic plates are moving in this area.
It is the only place on Earth where earthquakes can happen.
11
The map shows the Aleutian Islands and tectonic plates. Which is likely about the islands?
They were formed by volcanic activity.
Their climate is getting colder.
Earthquakes do not occur there.
These islands are the oldest on Earth.
12
________ continue to be formed as plates continue to move.
Earthquakes
Volcanoes
Continents
Plate Tectonic Theory
13
The part of Earth's surface that is above sea level is divided into seven major ____________.
Continents
Plate Tectonic Theory
Volcanoes
Mountains
14
The Nazca plate is moving towards the South American plate. What will we see off the coast?
Severe tropical storms
New continent formation
Deep ocean trench
Poor fishing conditions

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