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Plate Tectonics and Rock Formation · CSEC Geography

69 past-paper questions on Plate Tectonics and Rock Formation, part of Section II: Natural Systems, from every CSEC Geography paper on Quelpr.

Practise Plate Tectonics and Rock Formation
  1. Q231 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2001 · Paper 1At a divergent plate boundary, the crustal plates
  2. Q241 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2001 · Paper 1The raised portions of the earth produced by folding are known as
  3. Q261 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2001 · Paper 1The plate labelled Y is known as the
  4. Q281 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2001 · Paper 1I. Active volcanoes II. Oceanic trench III. Lava plateau The eastern boundary of the Plate X is characterised by which of the above?
  5. Q291 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2001 · Paper 1A volcanic spine develops because
  6. Q101 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2003 · Paper 1The plate margin shown is
  7. Q401 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2003 · Paper 1The sequence of plate movements above is MOST likely to result in the formation of
  8. Q521 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2003 · Paper 1Which of the following relief features is a result of plate tectonic activity in the Caribbean?
  9. 2(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Name the plate labelled A.
  10. 2(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Name the plate labelled B.
  11. 2(a)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2State the type of plate boundary formed where the Pacific and Nazca plates meet.
  12. 2(b)(i)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Define the term 'crustal plate'.
  13. 2(b)(ii)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Draw a diagram of a normal fault, label the fault plane, and describe how this fault is formed.
  14. 2(b)(iii)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2State TWO benefits of volcanic activity to humans.
  15. 2(b)(iv)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Name and give the location of ONE active volcano in the Caribbean.
  16. 2(c)(i)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Explain how new crust is formed at constructive plate margins.
  17. 2(c)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Explain how the characteristics of lava lead to differences in the shapes of volcanic cones.
  18. 2(c)(iii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Explain TWO ways in which rift valleys may be formed.
  19. 2(c)(iv)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Explain why the study of plate tectonics is important.
  20. 2(a)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Draw a diagram of an anticline and label the limbs and bedding planes.
  21. 2(b)(i)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Define the term 'crustal plate'.
  22. 2(b)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Define the term 'fault'.
  23. 2(d)5 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Explain why earthquakes and volcanoes occur in the Caribbean region.
  24. 2(e)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Explain how fold mountains are formed with reference to the theory of plate tectonics.
  25. 2(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Identify the type of mountains located at A.
  26. 2(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Name the type of plate boundary indicated by the sawtooth symbol shown along the western coast.
  27. 2(a)(iii)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Name the plates labelled X and B.
  28. 2(c)(i)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Explain how the shape of a volcano is influenced by the type of lava ejected.
  29. 2(c)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Account for the occurrence of earthquakes along transform plate boundaries.
  30. 2(c)(iii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Explain how explosive volcanoes are formed.
  31. 2(b)(i)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2008 · Paper 2Identify TWO landforms that are formed at plate boundaries.
  32. 2(b)(ii)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2008 · Paper 2Describe what happens at divergent and convergent plate boundaries.
  33. 2(a)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Draw a diagram to show the main features of a subduction zone.
  34. 2(b)(i)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Distinguish between 'extrusive' and 'intrusive' volcanic features, and give ONE example of EACH.
  35. 2(b)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Describe TWO ways by which intrusive volcanic landforms may influence the landscape over time.
  36. 2(c)(i)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Explain how earthquakes are formed at transform plate boundaries.
  37. 2(c)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Using an example, account for the formation of fold mountains where continental plates collide.
  38. 2(c)(iii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Explain how lava plateaux are formed.
  39. 2(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2010 · Paper 2Name the continent with no active volcanoes.
  40. 2(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2010 · Paper 2How many active volcanoes are in South America?
  41. 2(a)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2010 · Paper 2State ONE difference between the distribution of volcanoes in North America and Africa.
  42. 2(a)(iv)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2010 · Paper 2How is the distribution of volcanoes related to plate boundaries?
  43. 2(c)(i)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2010 · Paper 2Explain how volcanoes are formed at convergent plate boundaries.
  44. 2(c)(ii)a)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2010 · Paper 2Account for the formation of fold mountains at collision zones. Include examples in your answer.
  45. 2(c)(ii)b)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2010 · Paper 2Account for the formation of fold mountains at subduction zones. Include examples in your answer.
  46. 2(a)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Draw a diagram of a composite volcanic cone and label FOUR features.
  47. 2(b)(i)a)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Define the term 'extrusive volcanic features'.
  48. 2(b)(i)b)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Define the term 'intrusive volcanic features'.
  49. 2(b)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2011 · Paper 2State FOUR changes that extrusive volcanic features may undergo over time.
  50. 2(c)(i)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Explain how earthquakes occur at transform plate boundaries.
  51. 2(c)(ii)a)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Account for the nature of eruptions and the shape of volcanoes at convergent plate boundaries.
  52. 2(c)(ii)b)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Account for the nature of eruptions and the shape of volcanoes at divergent plate boundaries.
  53. 2(a)(i)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Identify and name TWO intrusive volcanic features from those lettered A to E.
  54. 2(a)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Identify and name TWO extrusive volcanic features from those lettered A to E.
  55. 2(b)(i)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Name TWO features which usually develop at the chosen boundary.
  56. 2(b)(ii)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Describe what happens at the chosen plate boundary.
  57. 2(c)12 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Explain the formation of any THREE volcanic features and how these may change over time.
  58. 2(a)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2Draw one diagram to illustrate any four of the following features: Sill, Dyke, Volcano, Batholith, Lava plateau.
  59. 2(b)(i)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2Name two types of plate boundaries.
  60. 2(b)(ii)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2Describe what occurs at any one of the plate boundaries named in (b)(i), using examples to illustrate your answer.
  61. 2(c)(i)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2Explain how volcanoes are formed.
  62. 2(c)(ii)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2Explain how fold mountains are formed.
  63. 2(a)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2014 · Paper 2Draw a diagram to illustrate the following features at a convergent plate boundary: Boundary, Folds, Volcano, Subduction zone.
  64. 2(c)(i)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2014 · Paper 2Using the theory of plate tectonics, explain how volcanoes occur.
  65. 2(c)(ii)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2014 · Paper 2Using the theory of plate tectonics, explain how earthquakes occur.
  66. 2(a)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Identify, by letter and name, four of the tectonic plates shown in the figure.
  67. 2(c)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Compare the movement and resulting features at transform and convergent plate boundaries, giving an example of each type of boundary in the Caribbean.
  68. 2(c)(i)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2016 · Paper 2Explain how earthquakes occur at transform plate boundaries.
  69. 2(c)(ii)8 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2016 · Paper 2Account for the formation of fold mountains and volcanoes at destructive plate boundaries.

Related topics in Section II: Natural Systems