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1.2 - Types of Plate Boundaries

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1. A plate boundary where two plates move apart is called a:

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2. When two plates slide past each other sideways, the boundary is:

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3. Which type of boundary forms when two plates move together?

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4. A divergent boundary is often described as “constructive” because:

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5. A deep ocean trench and a chain of volcanoes are most likely found at a:

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6. The long-term change in the positions of continents is known as:

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7. Which hazard is most commonly linked to transform boundaries?

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8. A geologist finds a long undersea mountain chain where new ocean floor is forming. Which boundary type best fits this evidence?

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9. Montserrat and St Vincent are part of a volcanic island arc. Which boundary type most strongly explains this pattern?

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10. Haiti experiences frequent damaging earthquakes. Which boundary process is the best match?

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11. A plate moves at 2.5 cm per year. Approximately how far will it move in 20 years?

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12. Which boundary type is MOST likely to produce explosive volcanic eruptions as well as strong earthquakes?

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13. A student describes a boundary where “crust is neither created nor destroyed, it is kept the same amount.” The student is describing a:

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14. A planner in Jamaica wants to reduce earthquake risk in a new school. Which action is most directly linked to transform-boundary hazards?

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15. A map shows earthquakes getting deeper as you move inland from a deep ocean trench. What does this pattern most strongly suggest?

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16. Which set of statements is correct? 1. Plate boundaries may be convergent, divergent, or transform. 2. Continents remain fixed once oceans form. 3. Divergent boundaries can create new crust. 4. Transform boundaries often have earthquakes but little volcanism.

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17. A student says, “Volcanoes cause plates to move.” Which option best corrects the student using plate tectonics?

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18. Why are volcanoes usually uncommon at transform boundaries?

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19. The Atlantic Ocean is widening very slowly. Which boundary type best explains this and what happens to the bordering continents over time?

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20. A region shows very high mountains, strong earthquakes, and very few volcanoes. Which boundary setting is the best match?

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21. An Eastern Caribbean island plans a new emergency shelter. The south has an active volcano and the west has a known fault zone. Which site choice best reduces plate-boundary risk?

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1. A plate boundary where two plates move apart is called a:

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