Planet Earth

Question 1

What happens when plates collide

Answer 1

Folding and earthquakes

Example Ural Mountains Russia

Question 2

What happens when plates separate

Answer 2

Volcanic activity

Example: mid ocean ridges volcanic islands and volcanic mountains

Question 3

What happens when planks push or slide past one another

Answer 3

Earthquake activity also known as seismic activity

Question 4

Name three types of fold mountains

Answer 4

Caledonian and Armorican and Alpine

Question 5

Give an example of Caledonian fold mountains

Answer 5

Wicklow Mountains

Question 6

Give an example of an Armorican mountains

Answer 6

McGillicuddy reeks

Question 7

And example of an alpine fold mountain

Answer 7

The Alps

Question 8

What is the focus in an earthquake

Answer 8

The point within the crust where an earthquake occurs

Question 9

What is the epicentre of an earthquake

Answer 9

Place on the surface directly above the focus of shockwave radiate through the earth surface from the focus
The strength of the tremors decreases with increased distance from the epicentre

Question 10

Name the seven major plates

Answer 10

The Eurasian plate
The Indian plate 
the African plate 
The American plate
The nazca plate
The Pacific plate
The Australian plate