Plate Tectonics Test

Plate Tectonics Test

9th Grade

25 Qs

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Plate Tectonics Test

Plate Tectonics Test

Assessment

Quiz

Science

9th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-3, MS-ESS2-2, MS-ESS3-2

+3

Standards-aligned

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following mechanisms for plate movement is a result of unequal heating of the mantle?

Ridge Push

Slab Pull

Convection

Subduction

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

Which of the following statements is true about the diagram below?

The picture represents a divergent plate boundary and a mid-ocean ridge is likely to form

The picture represents a convergent plate boundary and a rift valley is likely to form

The picture represents a divergent plate boundary and a deep sea trench is likely to form

The picture represents a convergent plate boundary and a subduction zone is likely to form

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is true about magma?

It describes molten material above the surface

It describes molten material below the surface

It describes solid material above the surface

It describes solid material below the surface

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which volcanic hazard is most likely to affect the atmosphere?

Lahar

Ash

Lava Flow

Earthquake

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

The following diagram represents the anatomy of an earthquake. Which point represents the focus?

Point A

Point B

Point C

Point D

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following can be used to determine the location of an earthquake's epicenter?

The amount of deformation of the crust

The magnitude of the earthquake

How long the earthquake lasts

The lag time of the P and S waves

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Most of the active volcanoes on Earth are located in:

The Southern Hemisphere

The Ring of Fire

The Indian Ocean

The Ring of Lava

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