Plate Tectonic Gizmo

Question 1

A type of convergent boundary where two plates bearing continental crust are moving together.

Answer 1

Collisional Boundary

Question 2

A boundary between plates that are moving toward each other.

Answer 2

Convergent Boundary

Question 3

The rocky outer layer of Earth

Answer 3

Crust

Question 4

A boundary between plates that are moving away from each other.

Answer 4

Divergent Boundary

Question 5

Shaking and vibration of Earth’s surface

Answer 5

Earthquake

Question 6

The rigid upper layer of the Earth

Answer 6

Lithosphere

Question 7

The layer of Earth between the crust and the core

Answer 7

Mantle

Question 8

A rigid section of Earth’s crust that moves very slowly

Answer 8

Plate

Question 9

The movement of plates that make up the surface of Earth

Answer 9

Plate Tectonics

Question 10

A convergent boundary where one plate is sliding beneath another

Answer 10

Subduction Zone

Question 11

A boundary between plates that are sliding past one another

Answer 11

Transform Boundary

Question 12

An opening in Earth’s crust from which lava, gas, and ash erupt

Answer 12

Volcano