5-5 Theory of Plate Tectonics

The theory of plate tectonics states that pieces of Earth's lithosphere are in slow, constant motion driven by _________________?

• gravity

• convection currents

• radiation currents

• plate shift currents

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Using the picture, which letter represents a divergent boundary?

• A

• B

• C

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Which letter shown in the picture represents a Convergent boundary?

• A

• B

• C

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which boundary type is shown in the picture as C?

• divergent boundary

• convergent boundary

• transform boundary

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A scientific __________ is a well-tested concept that explains a wide range of observations.

• theory

• hypothesis

• idea

• answer

Which scientist is known for the theory of plate tectonics?

• J Wilson

• H Hess

• A Wegener

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Which scientist is known for the theory of sea-floor spreading?

• J Wilson

• H Hess

• A Wegener

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Which scientist is known for the theory of continental drift?

• J Wilson

• H Hess

• A Wegener

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

T/F? When two plates carrying oceanic crust meet at a trench, the plate that is less dense dives under the other plate and returns to the mantle through a process called subduction.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

When a plate carrying oceanic crust collides with a plate carrying continental crust, the ______________ dense oceanic crust plate plunges beneath the continental plate through the process of subduction.

• more

• less

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