Plate Boundaries
Continental Drift
Earthquakes
Volcanic Eruptions
General Knowledge
100
This type of plate boundary occurs when two plates collide and one is forced beneath the other
What is a convergent plate boundary?
100
The movement of tectonic plates is called this.
What is Continental Drift?
100
This term refers to the point within the Earth where an earthquake originates.
What is the focus?
100
This term refers to the chamber within the volcano which holds the heated matter that rises from the mantle.
What is the magma chamber?
100
Name of the Australian actress who portrayed the iconic doll in the film 'Barbie'.
Who is Margot Robbie?
200
This type of plate boundary occurs when two plates move apart from each other
What is a divergent plate boundary?
200
This supercontinent is believed to have existed around 300 million years ago.
What is Pangea?
200
This term refers to the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake
What is the epicentre?
200
This type of volcano is characterized by steep sides and explosive eruptions.
What is a composite / stratovolcano?
200
Complete the Lyrics:
"Let it go, let it go..."
"Can't hold it back anymore"
300
This type of plate boundary occurs when two plates slide past each other horizontally.
What is a transform plate boundary?
300
This process is responsible for the movement of tectonic plates.
What is convection of the mantle?
300
This scale is used to measure the magnitude (or force) of an earthquake.
What is the Richter Scale?
300
This term refers to the molten rock beneath the Earth's surface.
What is magma?
300
This film shows two characters searching for the address: P. Sherman, 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney.
What is Finding Nemo?
400
At this type of plate boundary, the Himalayas (Mountains) were formed as the Indian Plate collided with the Eurasian Plate.
What is a convergent plate boundary?
400
This landform is formed when two continental plates collide and push against each other.
What is a mountain / mountain range?
400
Released in waves, this force causes the most damage during an earthquake.
What are Seismic Waves / Shock Waves?
400
This term refers to the molten rock that reaches the Earth's surface during a volcanic eruption
What is lava?
400
This is the capital city of Australia.
Canberra, ACT.
500
This type of plate boundary is responsible for the formation of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge
What is a divergent plate boundary?
500
This landform is formed when two oceanic plates diverge and forms a gap in the ocean floor.
What is a trench?
500
This term refers to a series of tremors that occur following an earthquake.
What are aftershocks?
500
This term refers to a volcanic eruption that produces a large amount of ash, lava and debris.
What is an explosive eruption?
500
The title of the popular video game where players can create, explore, and survive in a blocky, pixelated world.
What is Minecraft?