Evidence of Plate Movement

Evidence of Plate Movement

by Cecelia Cortes

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Multiple Choice

Which evidence of Continental Drift Theory explains this observation?

There was a time that the continents were joined together and formed one massive landmass.

• Apparent Fit of Continents

• Fossil Correlation

• Paleoclimate Data

• Rock and Mountain Correlation

Multiple Choice

Which evidence of Continental Drift Theory explains this observation?

Similar specie is discovered in another unlikely location.

• Apparent Fit of Continents

• Fossil Correlation

• Paleoclimate Data

• Rock and Mountain Correlation

Multiple Choice

Which evidence of Continental Drift Theory explains this observation?

The presence of glacial striations to countries located near the tropics.

• Apparent Fit of Continents

• Fossil Correlation

• Paleoclimate Data

• Rock and Mountain Correlation

Multiple Choice

Which evidence of Continental Drift Theory explains this observation?

Similar strata of rocks with the same absolute ages are seen in different countries.

• Apparent Fit of Continents

• Fossil Correlation

• Paleoclimate Data

• Rock and Mountain Correlation

Multiple Choice

What did the Continental Drift Theory fail to explain?

• The driving force and energy that compels the continents to move

• The evolution of similar species that are found in unexpected areas

• The rate of movement of the continents as they drift apart

• The direction of the continents as they move

Multiple Choice

Who is the proponent of Seafloor Spreading theory?

• Alfred Wegener

• Marie Tharp

• Harry Hess

• Bruce Heezen

Multiple Choice

Where does seafloor spreading occur?

• in escarpments

• in mid-ocean ridges

• in trenches

• in the ocean floor

Multiple Choice

What technology was used by Tharp and Heezen in mapping the ocean floor?

• Global Positioning System (GPS)

• Digital Elevation Model (DEM)

• Geographic Information System (GIS)

• Sound Navigation and Ranging (SONAR)

Multiple Choice

What type of boundary is observed in mid-ocean ridges?

• Convergent

• Side slip

• Divergent

• Transform fault

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What evidence in Seafloor Spreading supports this observation?

-Rocks near the ridge have warmer temperature compared to rocks which are far from the ridge

• Molten Material

• Radiometric Age Dating and Fossil Ages

• Seafloor Drill

• Magnetic Stripes

Multiple Choice

What evidence of Seafloor Spreading supports this observation?

The sea floor is composed of different rocks according to ages and they are positioned equally in opposite directions (National Geographic), hence, these rocks possess similar magnetic bands.

• Molten Material

• Radiometric Age Dating and Fossil Ages

• Seafloor Drill

• Magnetic Stripes

Multiple Choice

What evidence in Seafloor Spreading supports this observation?

- Rocks on the seafloor are younger than the rocks on the continental crust.

• Molten Material

• Radiometric Age Dating and Fossil Ages

• Seafloor Drill

• Magnetic Stripes

Multiple Choice

What plate boundary causes the formation of volcanoes?

• Convergent

• Divergent

• Transform

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What plate boundary causes the formation of oceanic ridges?

• Convergent

• Divergent

• Transform

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What plate boundary causes the formation of faults?

• Convergent

• Divergent

• Transform