Plate Motion 4.1 Quiz

What is the main topic of Lesson 4.1?

• Plate Motion Near Jalisco, Mexico

• Plate Motion in Baja Peninsula

• Plate Motion in California

• Plate Motion in Rivera Plate

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What is the purpose of geologists using patterns in the geosphere?

• To explain geologic mysteries on Earth

• To study plate motion

• To analyze volcanic activity

• To investigate earthquakes

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Which claim best explains the pattern of volcanic activity and earthquakes on the Jalisco Block?

• Convergent movement between the Jalisco Block and the Rivera Plate

• Divergent movement of the Jalisco Block away from the North American Plate

• Rifting in the TZ Rift Zone

• Plate motion in Baja Peninsula

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What is one key concept about Earth's plate motion?

• Earth's plates travel at a rate too fast to be experienced by humans

• Earth's plates travel at a rate too slow to be experienced by humans

• Earth's plates travel at a constant speed

• Earth's plates do not move

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What is the purpose of scientific argumentation?

• To analyze evidence

• To make claims

• To discuss with peers

• All of the above

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What is the process referred to in Evidence Card A?

• Convergent movement

• Divergent movement

• Rifting

• Plate tectonics

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Which evidence card provides more information about the potential divergent movement in the TZ Rift Zone?

• Evidence Card A

• Evidence Card B

• Evidence Card C

• Evidence Card D

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What is the purpose of Activity 4?

• To sort evidence cards

• To analyze geologic patterns

• To discuss claims

• To read an article about rifting

What is the main topic of Activity 5?

• Plate Motion Near Jalisco, Mexico

• Plate Motion in Baja Peninsula

• Plate Motion in California

• Plate Motion in Rivera Plate

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1