22.3. Tectonic Plates and Their Types

Try these first

1. 1.

   Name one major tectonic plate.

   Hint

   Think about the plates that section the Earth's surface.

2. 2.

   What are the two types of tectonic plates?

   Hint

   Consider how they differ in thickness and density.

3. 3.

   Which of the following is a major tectonic plate?

   • Indian Plate
   • Pacific Plate
   • Abyssal Plate

   Hint

   Think of where these plates are located.

4. 4.

   True or False: Continental plates are thinner than oceanic plates.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the definitions of thickness and density.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the impact of having a denser oceanic plate subducting under a less dense continental plate on geological activity.

   Hint

   Consider the implications of density differences.

6. 6.

   Analyze a scenario where two continental plates collide. What geological features might this create?

   Hint

   Think about the Himalayas as an example.