U9L3 Plate Tectonics Earthquakes & Pangea NOTES🌍🌑

Multiple Choice

Which process is primarily responsible for the movement of Earth's continents?

• Convection currents in the mantle

• Wind erosion

• Ocean currents

• Solar radiation

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT evidence supporting the theory of Pangaea?

• Continents fit together like a puzzle

• Rock types on different continents match up

• Fossils on different continents match up

• Continents have always been in their current positions

Multiple Select

Which of the following are parts of an earthquake?

• Fault

• Focus

• Epicenter

• Crust

Fill in the Blank

The first waves created by an earthquake are called ___ waves.

Multiple Choice

What is the 'Ring of Fire' and why is it significant in the study of earthquakes and volcanoes?

• The 'Ring of Fire' is a cultural festival celebrated in Asia with no geological significance.
• The 'Ring of Fire' refers to a mountain range in Europe known for its stable geology.
• The 'Ring of Fire' is a region in the Pacific Ocean known for its high volcanic and earthquake activity.
• The 'Ring of Fire' is a desert region in the Atlantic Ocean with low seismic activity.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about hotspots is correct?

• Hotspots are always found at plate boundaries.

• Hotspots can form volcanoes as the crust moves over them.

• Hotspots are only found in the Atlantic Ocean.

• Hotspots do not cause volcanic activity.

Multiple Choice

Which types of volcanoes are characterized by steep sides and explosive eruptions?

• Shield volcanoes

• Composite volcanoes

• Lava domes

• Cinder cones

Fill in the Blank

Shield volcanoes are associated with ___ rock.

Open Ended

Explain how the portrayal of volcanoes in movies differs from their actual characteristics as described in the lesson.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between shield volcanoes and composite volcanoes?

• Shield volcanoes have liquidy lava and break down fast, while composite volcanoes have viscous lava and break down slowly.

• Shield volcanoes explode violently, while composite volcanoes ooze lava slowly.

• Shield volcanoes are felsic, while composite volcanoes are mafic.

• Shield volcanoes are the smallest type, while composite volcanoes are the largest.

Labelling

Label Pangea with the

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

South America

Africa

Eurasia

North America

Antarctica

Hotspot

Identify the epicenter: