Plate Boundary Exploration
This worksheet explores the different types of plate boundaries, their geological features, and the processes that occur at each boundary. Suitable for Grade 11 Earth & Space Science.
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Plate Boundary Exploration Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. Refer to the provided diagrams as needed.
1. Which type of plate boundary is characterized by two plates moving away from each other?
Convergent boundary
Divergent boundary
Transform boundary
Subduction zone
2. The San Andreas Fault in California is an example of what type of plate boundary?
Convergent boundary
Divergent boundary
Transform boundary
Subduction zone
3. At a convergent boundary, oceanic crust can be forced beneath continental crust in a process called .
4. New oceanic crust is formed at ridges, a type of divergent boundary.
5. Earthquakes are only associated with transform plate boundaries.
True
False
6. Volcanic activity is common at divergent and convergent plate boundaries.
True
False
7. Describe the geological features typically found at a divergent plate boundary.
8. Observe the diagram below showing different types of plate boundaries. Identify and label each type (A, B, C) and list one key geological feature associated with each.
A:
Key Feature:
B:
Key Feature:
C:
Key Feature: