Plate Tectonics and Geologic Processes

Explore Plate Tectonics with our interactive worksheet! Learn about boundaries, earthquakes, volcanoes, and more.

Write a definition for the Theory of Plate Tectonics. Be sure you are putting this definition in your own words. Plate Tectonics Map Add the names of the major tectonics plates. Add the correct term for each box below. There is a word bank at the bottom that can be used. Identify the features that form at each of the types of convergent boundaries. Identify the features that form at each type of divergent boundary. Identify the one feature that forms at a transform boundary. How is the rock cycle related to Plate Tectonics? Match the geologic event to the correct boundary. Convergent Boundary Mountain Ranges Volcanic Island Arcs with Trenches Trenches Major Minor Earthquakes Can generate tsunamis Volcanic Mountain Ranges Divergent Boundary Rift Valleys Mid Ocean Ridges Minor Earthquakes Underwater Mountain Ranges Transform Boundary Major and Minor Earthquakes What is the Theory of Continental Drift? How is it related to Plate Tectonics? What is an earthquake and why do they occur? What is going on inside a fault between earthquakes? What is a volcano, how do they form, and why do they erupt? Seismic Monitor. A colorful, interactive map of the latest earthquakes and much more. View this live earthquake activity map and answer the questions that follow. Earthquake Activity Plate Tectonics What patterns do you see with the earthquake activity and the plate boundary map at the top of this page? Which type of boundary do you think can be found where there are the most earthquakes? Why? Would the same pattern emerge if if added volcanic activity? Why?