Geography assessment Flashcards
What are tectonic plates?
Large slabs of Earth’s lithosphere that move and interact with each other.
What is the theory of plate tectonics?
A scientific theory explaining the movement of Earth’s plates and their role in geological processes.
What are the three main types of plate boundaries?
Divergent, convergent, and transform boundaries.
True or False: Tectonic plates are static and do not move.
False.
What type of boundary occurs when two plates move apart?
Divergent boundary.
What is a convergent boundary?
A boundary where two tectonic plates move toward each other.
Fill in the blank: Mount Taranaki was formed primarily by ______.
volcanic activity.
What type of volcano is Mount Taranaki?
Stratovolcano.
What geological feature is formed at a transform boundary?
Faults.
What is the value of Mount Taranaki in terms of biodiversity?
It is home to diverse ecosystems and unique species.
How does Mount Taranaki contribute to the local economy?
Through tourism, agriculture, and recreation.
What is the primary cause of earthquakes at transform boundaries?
The sliding movement of tectonic plates past each other.
True or False: Mount Taranaki is an active volcano.
True.
What are hotspots in the context of plate tectonics?
Areas where magma from deep within the mantle rises to the surface, creating volcanoes.
Which plate boundary is associated with the formation of mountain ranges?
Convergent boundary.
What is the significance of the Pacific Plate in relation to Mount Taranaki?
It is the tectonic plate on which Mount Taranaki is located.
Fill in the blank: The area around Mount Taranaki is significant for ______ tourism.
eco.
What type of eruption is typically associated with stratovolcanoes like Mount Taranaki?
Explosive eruptions.
What is subduction in the context of tectonic plates?
The process where one plate is forced under another.
What is the role of tectonic plates in natural disasters?
They can cause earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions.
How does the movement of tectonic plates affect climate change?
By influencing the distribution of land and ocean, which affects weather patterns.
True or False: Mount Taranaki has been inactive for the last 100 years.
False.
What is the main threat posed by volcanic eruptions from Mount Taranaki?
Lava flows and ashfall affecting nearby communities.
What is the historical significance of Mount Taranaki to the Māori people?
It is considered a sacred mountain and an important cultural symbol.
What are volcanic ash and its impact on the environment?
Fine particles emitted during eruptions that can affect air quality and soil fertility.
Fill in the blank: The last major eruption of Mount Taranaki occurred in ______.
1854.
