10 Questions
What is the mantle?
A thick rock layer around the core that flows due to its temperature
What is the Ring of Fire known for?
An area where there are a lot of volcanoes
What is a shield volcano?
Mostly underwater, shaped like a hill, and smooth
What does a divergent boundary refer to?
When two tectonic plates move away from each other
What is the epicenter of an earthquake?
The point of the Earth's surface where the earthquake is focused on and where it starts
Plate tectonics is a theory that explains the movement of Earth's plates.
True
A divergent boundary occurs when two tectonic plates move towards each other.
False
The core of the Earth is very hot due to its high temperature.
True
An evacuation plan is designed to keep people safe during natural disasters.
True
Most shield volcanoes are shaped like hills and are smooth.
True
Test your knowledge of plate tectonics with this quiz. Explore concepts such as transform boundaries, divergent boundaries, and the mantle. Learn about the movement and interactions of tectonic plates in the Earth's crust.
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