Review of Plate Tectonics Theory

The edges of the tectonic plates are called __________ ____________.

The outermost layer of the Earth is known as _______________

Numerous active volcanoes, mountain ranges and earthquake epicenters can be found at the middle of Pacific Plate which is known as Pacific Ring of Fire. (True or False)

A point on the earth’s surface located just above the focus where most of the destructive effect of earthquake happens is known as ____________.

You are most likely to experience many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions is you live close to a plate boundary. (True or False))

It is a theory stating that the crust of the Earth is separated into large plates that float freely over the molten rock layer.

A chain of mountains is known as ____________.

The plates of the earth are constantly but slowly moving in different directions. (True or False)