Geosphere Part 1 Review

Geosphere Part 1 Review

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Social Studies, Science

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Climate change over time is evidence to support the theory of continental drift. Which example below supports this evidence?

Back

Antarctica drifted farther from the equator causing its climate to cool.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The theory that says Earth's continents once made up an ancient supercontinent, and have been drifting apart ever since, is called the theory of...

Back

Plate Tectonics

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

At which type of boundary are mountains formed? Options: Convergent, Divergent, Subductive Zone, Transform

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Back

Convergent

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

At which type of plate boundary does seafloor spreading occur? Options: Transform, Convergent, Divergent, Subductive Zone

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Back

Divergent

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The primary force responsible for plate tectonics is ___________ in the mantle.

Back

Convection

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A ________________ forms when the ground underneath the crust is softened or eroded, and then suddenly collapses.

Back

sinkhole

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How are new land forms on Earth made? Options: Slab pull and Ridge push, By movement of the inner core, By movement of the outer core

Back

Slab pull and Ridge push

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