Extra Earth Science Test 2: 2023/24

Alfred Wegener developed what theory?

• Theory of Plate Tectonics

• Theory of Earth Layers

• Theory of Ocean Movement

• Theory of Plate Development

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

What is the name of the supercontinent made up of most continents before Continental Drift caused the continents to drift apart?

• Pentatonix

• Pangaea

• Pendulum

• Palooza

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

The theory that states that the Earth is broken into several different plates that are constantly moving and drifting.

• Continental Drive

• Continental Divide

• Continental Drift

• Continental Shelf

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which is NOT evidence that supported Wegener's theory of Plate Tectonics?

• similar rocks

• similar fossils

• similar temerpature

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

What is the cause of plate movement?

• the rotation of the Earth

• heavy plates

• convection currents in the mantle

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

The mantle heats the rock or magma and it becomes

• more dense and rises

• less dense and rises

• more dense and sinks

• less dense and sinks

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What causes ocean basins to get larger?

• subduction

• rain

• seafloor spreading

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What landform could you see where two continental crusts converge? (Convergent Boundary)

• trench

• mountains

• mid-ocean ridge

At a convergent boundary, which type of crust will ALWAYS subduct?

• most dense crust

• less dense crust

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

Why does subduction occur?

• Plates are diverging and one crust is more dense.

• Plates are converging and one crust is more dense.

• Plates are sliding past each other and one crust is more dense.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3