Practice Theory Of Plate Tectonics (3.3.1) - Changing Face of the Earth

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Question 1.
What are tectonic plates?
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Think about how the Earth's crust is divided.
Question 2.
Name one type of plate boundary.
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Remember the boundaries where plates interact.
3Question 3.
What drives the movement of tectonic plates?
- A. Ocean currents
- B. Solar energy
- C. Heat from the Earth's interior
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Think about the source of energy within the Earth.
4Question 4.
True or False: Tectonic plates can result in the formation of both mountains and oceanic ridges.
- True
- False
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Recall the types of boundaries we discussed.
Question 5.
Discuss the role of tectonic movements in shaping national landscapes and influencing human settlements.
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Think about how natural barriers can influence population distribution.
Question 6.
Assess the potential human impacts of a significant shift in tectonic activity in a specific region.
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Consider historical examples where tectonic activity led to substantial changes.

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