thicker, less dense, forms landmasses, composed mostly of granite, generally older than oceanic crust

Plate Boundaries Lab

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7th Grade

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MS-ESS2-2, MS-ESS2-3, MS-ESS3-2

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T Harker

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Multiple Choice

Why is the concept of tectonic plate boundaries significant in understanding Earth's geological activity?

Because it explains the movement of continents and formation of mountains, earthquakes, and volcanoes.

Because it only affects the weather patterns on Earth.

Because it is related to the study of stars and planets.

Because it is only important for oceanography.

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The San Andreas Fault is an example of a

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plate boundary.

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Which of the following statements are true about the formation of the Andes Mountains as shown in the last image?

They formed due to the collision of two continental plates.

They formed when the Pacific ocean plate subducted under the South American continental plate.

They are volcanic mountains.

They formed at a transform plate boundary.

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Match the following

thicker, less dense, forms landmasses, composed mostly of granite, generally older than oceanic crust

thinner, more dense, located under oceans and seas, composed mostly of basalt, generally younger than continental crust

Boundary where two tectonic plates meet

Continental crust

Oceanic crust

Plate boundary

Labeling

Drag the labels to the correct the locations on the diagram.

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Mid-ocean Ridge

trench

divergent boundary

slab pull

convergent boundary

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