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- Q1
Which differentiates a divergent plate boundary from a convergent plate boundary?
The divergent plate boundary is creating new crust while convergent plate boundary is melting the old crust.
The divergent boundary and convergent boundary are both causing the plates to move apart.
The divergent boundary creates islands due to the collision of plates while the convergent plate boundary creates trenches.
The divergent boundary creates islands due to the collision of plates while the convergent plate boundary creates trenches.
30sS10ES –Ia-j-36.2 - Q2
Which BEST describes the divergent plate boundary?
The plates in divergent boundaries move towards each other.
The plates in the divergent boundary are moving away from each other.
The old crust is deformed resulting in the formation of mountains.
The new crust is destroyed during diverging of plates because the magma is flowing out melting its materials.
30sS10ES –Ia-j-36.2 - Q3
Why does the basaltic oceanic crust always subduct beneath the granitic continental crust?
cooling faster due to the water on its surface.
less dense than the continental crust.
denser than the continental crust.
moving while the granite-type is stationary.
30sS10ES –Ia-j-36.2 - Q4
The North American plate has a chain of volcanoes on its edge near the Pacific plate. What type of plate boundary can be deduced from this geologic feature?
Both plates have transform boundaries.
The North American plate has a divergent boundary while the Pacific plate has convergent.
Cannot be determined
The two plates have convergent boundaries.
30sS10ES –Ia-j-36.5 - Q5
What is the basis for classifying the plate boundaries?
Location
Materials
Movement
Formation of Earth’s structure
30sS10ES –Ia-j-36.5 - Q6
Which fuels the movement of the lithospheric plate?
Force
Stress
Convection current
Collisional Force
30sS10ES –Ia-j-36.5 - Q7
What is Plate Tectonics Theory?
It states that the plates are moving due to the energy from the mantle.
It explains the similarities of countries in terms of rock components.
It states that the lithosphere is composed of a crust and an upper mantle.
It states that the lithosphere is divided into slabs called plates which float and gradually move.
30sS10ES –Ia-j-36.5 - Q8
What do earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountains have in common?
They cause major hazards.
They result from plate movement.
They are measured using seismographs.
They occur suddenly.
30sS10ES –Ia-j-36.5 - Q9
What is the BEST thing to do to prepare for the occurrence of natural hazards like earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions?
Develop an evacuation and communication plan.
Be prepared for aftershocks.
When hazard strikes, don’t panic. Stay calm.
Put your plan into action.
30sS10ES –Ia-j-36.5 - Q10
In what tectonic plate are most of the islands in the Philippines found?
African plate
Eurasian Plate
Philippine Sea Plate
Philippine Mobile Plate
30sS10ES –Ia-j-36.5 - Q11
Which statement does NOT correctly describe the tectonic plates?
The lithospheric plates are in constant motion.
The lithospheric plates are composed of the crust and the uppermost part of the mantle.
Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes do not occur at their margins.
Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes frequently occur at their margins.
30sS10ES –Ia-j-36.5 - Q12
Why do most earthquake epicenters exist along plate boundaries?
I. blocks of rock drop-down at the divergence of plates
II. asthenosphere moves due to convection current
III. rocks slip past each other in the boundaries
IV. subducting plates instantly slide
I, III, IV only
I and II only
I only
I, II, III, IV
30sS10ES –Ia-j-36.5 - Q13
What happens when two oceanic plate moves towards each other?
The denser oceanic plate moves below the less dense oceanic plate.
The denser oceanic plate moves above the less dense oceanic plate.
Both plates fold upward.
Both plates fold sideward.
30sS10ES –Ia-j-36.3 - Q14
How did Alfred Wegener explain the movement of continents?
The magnetic field of the Earth causes continents to move.
Continents move due to earthquakes.
Continents move due to the gravity of the Earth.
The rotation of the Earth causes continents to move.
30sS10ES –Ia-j-36.3 - Q15
At which geologic feature does new oceanic crust form due to seafloor spreading?
Trenches
Mountain ranges
Mid-oceanic ridges
Rift valleys
30sS10ES –Ia-j-36.3