5 Questions
The process of subduction occurs at divergent plate boundaries.
False
The Earth's mantle is solid and rigid, which prevents plate movement.
False
Seafloor spreading is a type of plate boundary characterized by the creation of new oceanic crust.
True
The orientation of magnetic stripes in rocks is a line of evidence that supports the theory of continental drift.
True
Transform boundaries are characterized by the creation of new crust.
False
Test your knowledge of plate tectonics! This quiz covers the types of plate boundaries, processes that occur along them, causes of plate movement, and evidence that supports plate movement.
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