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Tectonic Plates Earth and Space

Authored by Lastashia Brooks

Science

6th - 8th Grade

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Tectonic Plates Earth and Space
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between a divergent boundary and a convergent

boundary?

Divergent boundaries slide past each other horizontally, and

convergent boundaries form mountain ranges and ocean trenches.

Divergent boundaries run into each other, and convergent

boundaries pull away from each other.

Divergent boundaries pull away from each other, and convergent

boundaries run into each other.

Divergent boundaries form mountain ranges, and convergent

boundaries slide past each other horizontally.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a tsunami?

An earthquake caused by plates sliding past each other

A volcano that has been formed from magma seeping out of the asthenosphere

The layer of earth under the crust

A giant wave caused by an earthquake in the ocean basin

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a convergent boundary involves a continental landmass and an ocean basin, what is the result?

A chain of volcanic mountains will form on the edge of the continent or just off shore; a deep ocean trench will form off shore.

The land will fold and fault, forming high mountain ranges.

The land at the edge of the continent will buckle, causing the formation of a trench.

There will be frequent earthquakes, but no other evidence of crustal movement.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the statements is NOT true?

The lithosphere is fractured into giant pieces called plates.

The asthenosphere is a liquid, and the lithosphere is soft and puttylike.

The asthenosphere is soft and putty-like.

The lithosphere is composed of the upper part of the mantle and the crust.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main point of this passage?

Scientists can predict earthquakes, but not tsunamis.

Tectonic plates have moved and reshaped continents, created and destroyed ocean basins, and caused earthquakes.

Meteorologists can broadcast news quickly about approaching disasters.

Shifting of tectonic plates can change people’s live

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