9 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of plate interaction?
None of the above
What is the meaning of the word 'tectonic'?
The movement of Earth's crustal plates
How many major plates is the Earth's crust divided into?
12
Which type of interaction between plates causes the formation of tectonic features?
All of the above
What is the consequence of plate motion?
Formation of tectonic features
What is the meaning of the word 'tectonic'?
The deformation of the crust as a consequence of plate interaction
Which type of crust is denser, continental or oceanic?
Oceanic
What is the Mohorovicic discontinuity or 'Moho' referring to?
The boundary between the Earth's crust and mantle
What is the range of thickness for the Earth's thinnest layer?
5-50 km
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