How Baja Was Born

1. What is the Baja Peninsula known for?

• A. Its beautiful beaches and varied wildlife

• B. Its tall mountains and dense forests
  
  

• C. Its ancient ruins and historical artifacts

• D. Its bustling cities and vibrant culture

2. Why is the Baja Peninsula important to geologists?

• A. It is a popular tourist destination
  

• B. It is a place to study plate movement

• C. It is a center for scientific research

• D. It is home to unique geological formations

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3. How far is the Baja Peninsula located from the Jalisco Block?

• A. About 500 kilometers
  

• B. About 100 kilometers

• C. About 1,000 kilometers

• D. About 10 kilometers

4. What evidence suggests that the Baja Peninsula and mainland Mexico used to be connected?

• A. The presence of volcanic rock of the same type and age
  

• B. The discovery of ancient fossils in both regions

• C. The similarity in climate and vegetation

• D. The existence of ancient trade routes

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5. What caused the land that is now the Baja Peninsula to separate from Mexico?

• A. Divergent movement in the middle of the North American plate
  B. Convergent movement along a tectonic boundary
  C. The impact of a meteorite
  D. Human intervention and construction projects

• B. Convergent movement along a tectonic boundary

• C. The impact of a meteorite

• D. Human intervention and construction projects

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6. How did the Gulf of California form?

• A. New material from the mantle was added to the plates on the ocean floor
  B. The Baja Peninsula was pushed away by a subduction zone
  C. Intense volcanic activity created a rift in the land
  

• B. The Baja Peninsula was pushed away by a subduction zone

• C. Intense volcanic activity created a rift in the land

• D. The Pacific Ocean flooded the area during a major storm

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7. Is it clear to geologists whether rifting is currently happening in the Jalisco Block?

• A. No, it is not yet clear
  

• B. Yes, it is clearly happening

• C. No, rifting is not a possibility in the Jalisco Block

• D. Yes, rifting has been proven to occur in the past