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

They were formed by volcanic activity.

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.

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Plate Tectonics

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

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