5th Grade Sceince Week 10 Review

Which scientific theory is not illustrated by the world map of the Earth's plates above?

• the theory of plate tectonics

• the theory of relativity

• he theory of continental drift

• the theory of seafloor spreading

Which of the following facts would best complete the volcano web?

• only erupt under the ocean

• are only found on the borders of the Earth’s tectonic plates

• formed the country of Japan

• cause tsunamis

Where is the newest rock on Earth formed?

• on tops of mountains

• under the ocean near the continents

• under glaciers

• in mid-ocean ridges

Which of the following would most likely be caused by a tsunami?

• reshaping of the shoreline

• seafloor spreading

• island formation

• mountain formation

Which of the following forces would take the longest amount of time to change the surface of the Earth?

• volcano

• earthquake

• tsunami

• seafloor spreading

What do we call someone who studies earthquakes?

• botanist

• geologist

• seismologist

• paleontologist

How might the areas of solid iron floating over the Earth's molten core affect our planet's spin?

• They give it a slight wobble.

• They make it spin from left to right.

• They speed it up.

• They slow it down.

Which of the Earth's layers is the thickest?

• core

• mantle

• crust

• atmosphere