Tectonic Plates & Plate Boundaries
What causes tectonic plates to move?
A) Wind
B) Ocean currents
C) Convection currents in the mantle
D) Rainfall
What causes tectonic plates to move?
A) Wind
B) Ocean currents
C) Convection currents in the mantle
D) Rainfall
The point where the earthquake starts underground is called the __________.
The point where the earthquake starts underground is called the FOCUS.
What comes out of a volcano during an eruption?
A) Water
B) Lava and ash
C) Ice
D) Smoke
What comes out of a volcano during an eruption?
A) Water
B) Lava and ash
C) Ice
D) Smoke
What is the name for tropical cyclones in the Atlantic/Caribbean?
A) Typhoons
B) Hurricanes
C) Cyclones
D) Tornadoes
What is the name for tropical cyclones in the Atlantic/Caribbean?
A) Typhoons
B) Hurricanes
C) Cyclones
D) Tornadoes
True or false?
Urbanisation increases flood risk because concrete is impermeable. ____
Urbanisation increases flood risk because concrete is impermeable.TRUE
Plates move __________ at a divergent boundary.
Plates move apart at a divergent boundary.
True or false?
The epicenter is directly above the focus. ____
The epicenter is directly above the focus.TRUE
True or false?
Shield volcanoes have gentle slopes and runny lava. ____
Shield volcanoes have gentle slopes and runny lava.TRUE
Tropical cyclones in the Western Pacific are called __________.
Tropical cyclones in the Western Pacific are called TYPHOONS.
Which cause of flooding happens when it rains very heavily in a short time?
A) Deforestation
B) Heavy rainfall
C) Previous weather
D) Rock type
Which cause of flooding happens when it rains very heavily in a short time?
A) Deforestation
B) Heavy rainfall
C) Previous weather
D) Rock type
True or false?
Transform boundaries involve plates sliding past each other. ____
True
Which scale measures earthquake strength?
A) Beaufort Scale
B) Richter Scale
C) Wind Scale
D) Mercator Scale
Which scale measures earthquake strength?
A) Beaufort Scale
B) Richter Scale
C) Wind Scale
D) Mercator Scale
Magma is called __________ when it reaches the surface.
Magma is called LAVA when it reaches the surface.
True or false?
Tropical cyclones only happen in one region of the world. ____
Tropical cyclones only happen in one region of the world. FALSE
Match the cause to the description:
Relief (steep slopes) → ______
A) Water runs downhill quickly into rivers
B) Ground already full of water
C) No trees to soak up water
Match the cause to the description:
Relief (steep slopes) → ______
A) Water runs downhill quickly into rivers
B) Ground already full of water
C) No trees to soak up water
Which boundary forms mountain ranges such as the Himalayas?
A) Oceanic–oceanic convergent
B) Continental–continental convergent
C) Transform
D) Divergent
Which boundary forms mountain ranges such as the Himalayas?
A) Oceanic–oceanic convergent
B) Continental–continental convergent
C) Transform
D) Divergent
Sort into Primary (P) or Secondary (S) effects:
a) Fires ____
b) Buildings collapse ____
c) Food shortages ____
a) Fires S
b) Buildings collapse P
c) Food shortages S
List two hazards caused by volcanoes.
lava flows, ash clouds, pyroclastic flows, poisonous gases, etc.
Which condition helps tropical cyclones form?
A) Cold ocean water
B) Warm ocean water
C) Dry air
D) Strong winds on land
Which condition helps tropical cyclones form?
A) Cold ocean water
B) Warm ocean water
C) Dry air
D) Strong winds on land
Which hazard happens when a storm surge pushes seawater onto land?
A) Drought
B) River flooding
C) Coastal flooding
D) Flash flooding
Which hazard happens when a storm surge pushes seawater onto land?
A) Drought
B) River flooding
C) Coastal flooding
D) Flash flooding
Explain the difference between convergent and divergent boundaries.
Convergent: plates collide; Divergent: plates move apart and create new crust.
Give two reasons why earthquakes are dangerous.
buildings collapse, fires, tsunamis, injury, roads crack, etc.
Why do people live near volcanoes even though they are dangerous? Give one reason.
fertile soil, tourism, geothermal energy, cultural ties, etc.
Explain one effect that tropical cyclones can have on people or the environment.
flooding, strong winds, storm surge, damage to houses, etc.
Give one way to manage flooding and one way to manage drought.
Flooding: building levees, planting trees, dams, warnings
Drought: saving water, irrigation, building reservoirs