Practice Tectonic Movements (19.1.1) - Elements of Seismology - Earthquake Engineering

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Question 1.
What are tectonic plates?
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Think about the geological 'jigsaw puzzle' of the Earth.
Question 2.
Name one type of tectonic boundary.
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There are three types!
3Question 3.
What type of boundary do tectonic plates move apart?
- Transform
- Divergent
- Convergent
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Think about where new ocean floor forms.
4Question 4.
True or False: Convergent boundaries are where plates collide.
- True
- False
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What happens when two cars collide?
Question 5.
Analyze a hypothetical scenario where two tectonic plates are converging. What geological features would you expect to emerge from this interaction?
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Consider famous mountain ranges and associated volcanic activity, like the Himalayas.
Question 6.
Evaluate the impact of transforming boundaries on local communities, especially regarding infrastructure.
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Think about how communities prepare for significant seismic events.

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