12 Questions
What type of plate boundary involves plates moving towards each other?
Convergent boundaries
What process occurs at transform boundaries?
Grinding
According to the plate tectonics theory, how are plates moved?
By convection cells due to heat inside Earth
What theory explains the movement of all continents that were once connected as one giant supercontinent?
Continental Drift Theory
What are the key aspects that sustainable development must incorporate?
Economic viability, ecological supportability, social acceptability
Which sphere includes mixed gases surrounding our planet primarily consisting of nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide?
Atmosphere
What is the Hypocentre of an Earthquake?
The point within Earth where the earthquake originates
What type of volcanoes are formed by eruptions of thin, runny lava and tend to have frequent but relatively gentle eruptions?
Shield Volcanoes
Which factor affects how much damage an earthquake can do, and typically results in damage occurring only when the earthquake's magnitude reaches certain levels?
Soil type
What is a distinguishing feature of tsunamis that makes them different from regular waves?
Their energy comes from underneath due to earth movements
Where do shield volcanoes primarily occur?
Divergent zones
What is the purpose of seismographs during an earthquake?
To record and measure the ground motion during an earthquake
Test your knowledge on plate tectonics and different types of plate boundaries such as convergent, divergent, and transform boundaries. Learn about how plates move and interact with each other according to the plate tectonics theory.
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