Plate Boundaries Quiz
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Which type of plate boundary is characterized by tectonic plates moving away from each other and creating new oceanic crust?

  • Divergent boundary (correct)
  • Subduction zone
  • Convergent boundary
  • Transform fault boundary
  • What type of plate boundary is associated with the formation of mountain ranges and volcanic arcs?

  • Transform fault boundary
  • Convergent boundary (correct)
  • Divergent boundary
  • Subduction zone
  • What is the term for the regions on Earth where the edges of tectonic plates interact with each other?

  • Fault lines
  • Subduction zones
  • Plate boundaries (correct)
  • Continental drift
  • Which type of plate boundary is characterized by tectonic plates sliding past each other horizontally?

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    Plate Boundaries

    • Divergent plate boundary: characterized by tectonic plates moving away from each other, creating new oceanic crust
    • Convergent plate boundary: associated with the formation of mountain ranges and volcanic arcs
    • Plate boundary: term for the regions on Earth where the edges of tectonic plates interact with each other
    • Transform plate boundary: characterized by tectonic plates sliding past each other horizontally

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    Test your knowledge on plate boundaries and their types with this quiz! Learn about divergent boundaries where plates move apart, convergent boundaries where plates collide, and more. Explore the fascinating world of tectonic plate interactions.

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