23.1. Tectonic Forces and Crustal Deformation

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are tectonic plates?

   Hint

   Think about the sections of the Earth’s surface.

2. 2.

   Name the three types of tectonic plate boundaries.

   Hint

   Remember the acronym C-D-T.

3. 3.

   What happens at a divergent boundary?

   • Plates collide
   • Plates pull apart
   • Plates slide past

   Hint

   Think about the formation of new oceanic crust.

4. 4.

   True or False: Transform boundaries lead to compression.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember how they move past each other.

5. 5.

   Consider an area where two tectonic plates are converging but show no signs of active earthquakes. Discuss the implications for building infrastructure in that area.

   Hint

   Think about historical earthquake zones.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the impact of stress accumulation on a transform boundary in an urban area. How might this influence urban planning?

   Hint

   Consider recent earthquakes in cities.