Tectonic Plates
Authored by Alyssa Clements
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5th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Describe the most likely relationship between these mountains and nearby tectonic plates.
The mountains are probably formed by earthquakes
The mountains are probably formed by the movement of glaciers
The mountains are probably located near the edge of 2 tectonic plates.
The mountains are probably formed by running water.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Is there a pattern to the locations of earthquakes and volcanoes around the globe?
No, earthquakes and volcanoes are random.
Yes, earthquakes and volcanoes usually occur near the boundaries of tectonic plates.
yes, earthquakes and volcanoes usually occur in the middle of tectonic plates.
No, earthquakes and volcanoes usually occur under water.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The Ring of Fire is an area where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. What claim can be made about the Ring of Fire from this information?
It is the only place on Earth where earthquakes can happen.
The edges of the tectonic plates are moving in this area.
It represents the areas where tectonic plates are the thickest.
It has been getting larger since Earth first formed.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The ______ is the layer of the Earth under the crust.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of these is NOT a type of plate boundary?
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
This type of plate boundary is when two plates slide past each other.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
This type of plate boundary is when two plates crash into each other.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
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