Plate Tectonics Exploration
An advanced worksheet for Grade 12 science students covering the theory of plate tectonics, its mechanisms, and associated geological phenomena.
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Read each question carefully and provide thorough answers. Refer to your knowledge of plate tectonics to complete the tasks.
1. Which of the following is the primary driving force behind the movement of tectonic plates?
Gravitational pull of the moon
Convection currents in the mantle
Rotation of the Earth
Magnetic field fluctuations
2. Which type of plate boundary is characterized by plates moving towards each other, often resulting in subduction or mountain building?
Divergent boundary
Transform boundary
Convergent boundary
Passive boundary
3. The outermost layer of the Earth, composed of the crust and uppermost mantle, is known as the .
4. The process by which oceanic crust is pulled down into the mantle at a convergent boundary is called .
5. Explain the concept of seafloor spreading and its role in plate tectonics.
6. The Himalayan mountain range was formed by a divergent plate boundary.
True
False
7. Identify the type of plate boundary shown in the diagram below and describe two geological features typically associated with it.
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