Plate Tectonics Quiz
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What is the mantle?

  • The point on the Earth's surface where an earthquake starts
  • An area with a lot of volcanoes
  • The outermost layer of the Earth's surface
  • A thick rock layer around the core that flows due to its temperature (correct)

    • What is the Ring of Fire known for?

  • The point on the Earth's surface where an earthquake starts
  • An area where there are a lot of volcanoes (correct)
  • A type of volcano shaped like a hill
  • A plan for escaping buildings during natural disasters

    • What is a shield volcano?

  • The point on the Earth's surface where an earthquake starts
  • A plan for escaping buildings during natural disasters
  • Mostly underwater, shaped like a hill, and smooth (correct)
  • An area with a lot of volcanoes

    • What does a divergent boundary refer to?

    <p>When two tectonic plates move away from each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the epicenter of an earthquake?

    <p>The point of the Earth's surface where the earthquake is focused on and where it starts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Plate tectonics is a theory that explains the movement of Earth's plates.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A divergent boundary occurs when two tectonic plates move towards each other.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The core of the Earth is very hot due to its high temperature.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An evacuation plan is designed to keep people safe during natural disasters.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Most shield volcanoes are shaped like hills and are smooth.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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