Earth Features Quiz

Two plates come together or collide at what boundary?

• Convergent

• Divergent

• Transform

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Two plates spread or move apart at what boundary?

• Convergent

• Divergent

• Transform

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

New oceanic crust (sea floor) is created at this boundary.

• Divergent Oceanic

• Divergent Continental

• Convergent Oceanic

• Transform

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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The process where oceanic crust slides under another plate and is melted is called ___________.

• seafloor spreading

• subduction

• continental drift

• recycling

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

A divergent boundary in the ocean creates what feature?

• Mid Ocean Ridge

• Rift Valley

• Deep Ocean Trench

• Subduction Zone

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

When two continental plates converge (collide) what type of crustal feature is formed?

• Mid Ocean Ridge

• Subduction Zone

• Rift Valley

• Folded Mountains

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What is the highest elevation this hill could possibly have? (might not be labeled)

• 1040
• 1060
• 1079
• 1009

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the contour interval on this map?

• 100
• 10
• 15
• 20

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NGSS.4-ESS2-2

How many peaks are on the map? (hill tops)

• 4
• 3
• 2
• 1

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

It is steep on a topographic map where __________.

• lines are closest together
• a river flows into a lake
• contours bend
• contours are far apart

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NGSS.4-ESS2-2