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What are tectonic plates?
Tectonic plates are large, rigid pieces of the Earth’s lithosphere that move and interact with each other.
How many major tectonic plates are there?
There are seven major tectonic plates.
True or False: The Pacific Plate is the largest tectonic plate.
True.
Fill in the blank: The boundary where two tectonic plates move apart is called a ______ boundary.
divergent
Which tectonic plate is located primarily beneath the Atlantic Ocean?
The North American Plate.
What type of boundary is formed where two tectonic plates slide past each other?
Transform boundary.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a major tectonic plate? A) Eurasian Plate B) Indian Plate C) Antarctic Plate D) Amazon Plate
D) Amazon Plate.
What geological feature is commonly found at convergent boundaries?
Mountain ranges or deep ocean trenches.
True or False: The boundaries of tectonic plates are always located at the edges of continents.
False.
What is the primary cause of tectonic plate movement?
The heat from the Earth’s interior causing convection currents in the mantle.
