22 - Tectonic Plate Theory
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Practice Questions
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Name the two types of tectonic plates.
💡 Hint: Think of where these plates are found.
What is the role of the lithosphere?
💡 Hint: Consider the layers of the Earth.
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What type of plate boundary occurs when plates move apart?
💡 Hint: Think about where new ocean floor is created.
True or False: Convergent boundaries are responsible for creating mid-ocean ridges.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between plate movement and ridge formation.
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Challenge Problems
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Using your understanding of tectonic plates and boundaries, predict the potential seismic activity in a hypothetical area where an oceanic plate is subducting under a continental plate. What types of earthquakes and geological formations might this cause?
💡 Hint: Consider the characteristics of convergent boundaries.
Analyze a scenario where two tectonic plates slide past each other in an urban setting. What engineering considerations should be prioritized in building design in this area?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when plates don't just collide or drift apart.
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