
Earth Layers and Plate Tectonics
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 5 pts
Subduction zones occur on Earth where dense oceanic crust dives under more buoyant continental crust. These boundaries are characterized by a deep ocean trench next to a high continental mountain range, large numbers of earthquakes and volcanoes. All of this is further evidence for the
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 5 pts
In some areas of the world, like California and Japan, earthquakes are a common occurrence. How can this best be explained?
The strong ocean currents are undermining both areas causing earthquakes.
Both areas are located near the edge of the Pacific Ocean, the unstable sand causes earthquakes.
Both areas are subjected to strong ocean wind and waves that causes earthquakes.
Both areas are on the boundary of active plates, the motion of the plates causes earthquakes.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 5 pts
There are three types of plate boundaries. Which choice is NOT a type of plate boundary?
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 5 pts
Observe this diagram of a plate boundary. One statement BEST describes what is happening. It is that
the oceanic crust is melting.
the denser ceanic crust is subducting under the less dense oceanic crust
volcanic islands are forming.
the tectonic plates are moving away from each other.
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5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 5 pts
The map in the picture shows tectonic plate boundaries. This map would be useful in predicting the location of future
droughts
hurricanes
earthquakes
tornadoes
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6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 5 pts
Where would sea floor spreading most likely occur?
At convergent boundaries (oceanic vs. oceanic)
At convergent boundaries (oceanic vs. continental)
At divergent plate boundaries (oceanic vs. oceanic)
At transform plate boundaries
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
What is the difference between the lithosphere and asthenosphere that makes up the mantle?
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