Exit Ticket: Plate tectonics and earthquakes

Exit Ticket · Grade 6 · Science

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Short Answer Questions

• Q1. Describe what happens at a convergent plate boundary and explain how it can cause an earthquake.

• Q2. In your own words, explain what seismic waves are and how they relate to earthquakes.

Reflection

• What is one concept about plate tectonics or earthquakes that still confuses you, and what question would you ask to help clear it up?

Multiple Choice

• Q1. What is the main cause of earthquakes?

  • Volcanic eruptions releasing gases into the atmosphere
  • The sudden release of energy when tectonic plates slip or collide
  • Ocean waves crashing against the ocean floor
  • Changes in temperature causing rocks to expand and contract

  Answer: The sudden release of energy when tectonic plates slip or collide

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