Earth Science 2nd Qtr. BATs

Why do volcanoes form along this plate boundary?

• pyroclastic flows

• hot spot

• divergent

• subduction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What is the ultimate cause of plate tectonics?

• mantle convection

• spinning of the outer core

• rotation of the earth

• density differences in rock

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Supporting Evidence: fossils, continent shape, landforms

• Continental Drift
• Seafloor Spreading
• Plate Tectonics

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Supporting Evidence: subduction, earthquakes, volcanoes, Mid-Atlantic Ridge, older theories

• Continental Drift
• Seafloor Spreading
• Plate Tectonics

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

The theory stating the continents were once joined in a large mass that broke apart.

• Continental Drift
• Seafloor Spreading
• Plate Tectonics
• Pangaea

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

Volcanoes never form along subduction zones.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Volcanoes are most often formed at this boundary.

• Divergent
• Convergent
• Normal
• Transform

The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is formed at this boundary.

• Divergent
• Convergent
• Normal
• Transform

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Faults can occur at plate boundaries, near boundaries, and at other weakened areas of crust.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What type of plate boundary is this?

• Plate
• Divergent
• Convergent
• Transform

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3