Transcript SC.D.1.4.2 - Escambia County School District

SC.D.1.4.2
The student explains how the
movements of tectonic plates
produce specific geological features
Day 1
Earthquakes occur in many regions of the
world. Why are there no major earthquakes
in Florida?
A. Earthquakes cannot occur on a peninsula
B. Florida is over a hot spot where no earthquakes
occur
C. Earthquakes cannot occur in limestone
sedimentary rock
D. There are no tectonic plate boundaries located
near Florida
Day 2
• Features found at divergent boundaries
include
A. Ocean ridges
B. Deep-sea trenches
C. Crumpled mountains
D. Island arc volcanoes
Day 3
• According to the plate tectonic theory, when
oceanic plates collide with continental plates,
the denser oceanic plate is forced under the
lighter continental plate. Which geologic
feature is a result of this type of collision?
A. Hot spot
B. Abyssal plain
C. Midocean ridge
D. Composite volcano
Day 4
• Tsunamis are large waves that travel through
the ocean at great speeds and can cause
severe damage as they rise and crash into
shorelines. How are tsunamis formed?
Answer
• Tsunamis are formed by tectonic events such
as earthquakes or volcanic eruptions. When
these events displace large amounts of water,
huge waves are produced and move from the
center of the event.