10 Questions
What is a convergent plate boundary?
A boundary where two plates collide
What do convergent boundaries form?
Oceanic trenches
What are transform plate boundaries?
Boundaries where two plates slide past each other
Which characteristic is true for divergent plate boundaries?
Movement of plates away from each other
What is the difference between convergent and divergent boundaries?
Both have plates that move towards each other
What are tectonic plates?
Large slabs of the Earth's crust
What causes the movement of tectonic plates?
Convection currents in the mantle
What are continental tectonic plates composed of?
Granite rocks
What type of rocks are oceanic tectonic plates made of?
Basaltic rocks
In what portion of the Earth do tectonic plates move freely?
Mantle
Test your knowledge of tectonic plate boundaries, including convergent, divergent, and transform boundaries. Learn about how tectonic plates interact and the basics of the Earth's crust.
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