Plate Puzzle Multiple Choices

The passage explores where earthquakes commonly occur, focusing on tectonic plate boundaries. It compares Earth’s outer layer to a giant jigsaw puzzle made of tectonic plates that move slowly over time. The text highlights the different types of boundaries—divergent, convergent, and transform—and how each type contributes to seismic activity. Earthquakes happen when plates interact at these boundaries, causing the ground to shake due to the release of built-up pressure.

Reading about tectonic plates helps students broaden their vocabulary with scientific terms like “convergent boundaries” and “seismic activity.” The passage enhances comprehension skills as students analyze the relationship between plate movements and earthquakes. Critical thinking is also developed by encouraging students to consider why certain areas experience more seismic activity than others. Lastly, the passage’s well-structured sentences provide a good example for improving sentence formation and grammar.