Practice Tectonic Plate Boundaries (2.1) - Speed of Onset in Hazard Management

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Question 1.
What occurs at convergent boundaries?
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Think of structures created by collisions.
Question 2.
Name one type of tectonic plate boundary.
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Recall the interactions: they either come together or move apart.
3Question 3.
Which process leads to mountain formation?
- Subduction
- Divergence
- Collision
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Recall the words 'meet' and 'create' for mountains.
4Question 4.
True or False: Divergent boundaries can lead to earthquakes.
- True
- False
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Think about plates moving apart.
Question 5.
Evaluate the tectonic processes that lead to the formation of the Himalayas, considering both convergent and divergent boundaries.
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Think about geological history and current activity.
Question 6.
Design a disaster preparedness plan for a region prone to earthquakes, taking into account its tectonic boundary type.
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Consider local geography and historical earthquake data.

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