Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Boundaries Worksheet
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Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Boundaries Worksheet
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Directions
- Fill in each blank carefully.
- Circle or mark the best answer for each multiple-choice question.
- Match each prompt to the best option before writing your answer.
- Use the larger space to show your thinking on word problems.
1. An area where plates meet is called a plate __.
2. Which event often happens where plates suddenly move along faults?
3. Match the pattern to the likely meaning: many volcanoes in one band
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4. Match the pattern to the likely meaning: deep ocean trench near a plate edge
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5. A map showing many earthquakes in one region can provide __ about plate boundaries.
6. Why can mountain building take much longer than an earthquake?
7. Which tool best helps reveal geologic location patterns?
8. Some geologic changes happen quickly, while others happen __ over time.
📋 Teacher Answer Key
1. boundary
2. earthquake
3. active plate interactions may be present
4. plate interaction can shape ocean features
5. evidence
6. Mountain building usually results from long-term plate movement over much larger spans of time
7. a map
8. slowly