Tectonic Plates, Boundaries and World Geography--IRMS 6th Grade

This theory states that Earth's crust is divided into large pieces that float on the mantle.

• The Theory of Crust Motion

• The Theory of Plate Tectonics

• The Theory of Past Tectonics

• The Theory of Plate Technicalities

Which continent is highlighted on this map?

• Antarctica

• Africa

• South America

• Australia

Which tectonic plate is letter "G" on the map?

• North American

• African

• Eurasian

• Pacific Pacific

Which continent is highlighted in blue on the map?

• Africa

• The Pacific Ocean

• North America

• South America

What is the name of the large plate located between North America and Asia?

• The Antarctic Plate

• The Pacific Plate

• The Indo-Australian Plate

• The Atlantic Plate

The continent in the center of the map is actually much smaller than it normally appears on maps! Which continent is this?

• Africa

• Australia

• Antarctica

• South America

Which tectonic plate is letter "A" on the map?

• North American

• African

• Eurasian

• Pacific

Which tectonic plate is shaded in purple on the map?

• Indo-Australian Plate

• South American Plate

• Antarctic Plate

• African Plate

The Nazca Plate is a small plate directly west of South America. What letter is it on the map?

• D

• G

• J

• K

The country of Saudi Arabia sits on its own plate-- The Arabian Plate. It is located between the African and Eurasian Plates. Which letter on the world map is The Arabian Plate represented by?

• E

• K

• M

• O