Scientists claim that the continents of South America and Africa were once a single landmass. All of the following observations support this claim EXCEPT

Similar fish live in the ocean off the coasts of these continents.

Glacial deposits show that the climate on these continents has drastically changed.

These continents appear to fit together like the pieces of a puzzle.

The same kinds of fossils have been found on these continents.

The "Ring of Fire" is a long chain of volcanoes that encircles the Pacific Ocean. Which of the following is the best explanation for the arrangement of these volcanoes?

They follow the shape of the tectonic plates under the sea.

They outline the crater caused by the impact of an asteroid.

One volcano usually triggers a second volcano with its hot magma.

Volcanoes always form in rings because of underwater convection currents.

Plate tectonics refers to the theory that

the surface of the earth is made up of large plates that move over time

the continents float on the oceans

the crust was hot, then it cooled to form continents, mountains and oceans

Which of the following statements provides evidence for continental drift?

The same kind of unusual fossils are found in South America and Africa.

The same kind of unusual rock layers are found in North America, Europe, and Africa.

The earth's continents are moving at a rate of 2.5 centimenters per year.

What do scientists believe is the force behind the plate tectonics theory?

The convection currents that are under the earth's crust.

The rotation of Earth on its axis.

Examine the diagram. Which of the following best describes the age of the ocean floor?

The oldest is at Points A and B, and the youngest is in the middle.

The oldest is at Point A, and the youngest is at Point B.

The oldest is at Point B, and the youngest is at Point A.

The oldest is in the middle, and the youngest is at Point A and B.

Use the diagram below to answer the question. What process is occurring in the diagram?

subduction of the oceanic plate

uprising of convection currents

subduction of the continental plate

Use the diagram below to answer the question. What will happen to the oceanic crust plate?

It will become a part of the hot, molten mantle.

It will go above the continental crust.

It will undergo the weathering process.

Use the diagram below to answer the question. Which of the following best explains the motion represented by the arrows?

Rock is heated near the core at Point A and becomes less dense. It rises towards Point B. As it moves from Point B to Pon=int C it cooled and becomes denser so it sinks at Point D.

Rock is cooled near the core at Point A, and becomes more dense. It rises towards Point B. As it moves from Point B to Point C it is heated and becomes less dense so it sinks at Point D.

Rock is heated near the core at Point A, and becomes more dense. It rises towards Point B. As it moves from Point B to Point C, it is cooled and become s less dense, so it sinks t Point D.

Rock is heated near the core at Point A, and therefore becomes less dense. It rises towards Point B. As it moves from Point B to Point C, it is cooled and becomes less dense, so it sinks at Point D.

Which type of plate boundary causes seafloor spreading?

oceanic crust converging with continental crust

Use the diagram to answer the question below.

trench or rift valley formation

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During our investigation on Mount Everest, we discovered . . .

Mountains are growing taller.

Mountains are shrinking.

Mountains are moving sideways North, South, East, and West.

All of the above

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The point on Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake occurred is called an

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Seismic Wave

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Which tectonic plate interaction is shown below?

Transform

Convergent- Collision

Divergent

Convergent- Subduction

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30 sec • 1 pt

Which tectonic plate interaction is shown below?

Transform

Convergent- collision

Divergent

Convergent- Subduction

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30 sec • 1 pt

Which tectonic plate interaction is shown below?

Transform

Convergent- collision

Divergent

hotspot

Convergent- Subduction

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Which tectonic plate interaction is shown below?

slip

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spreading

hotspot

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Seafloor spreading provides evidence of which of the following Earth processes?

erosion of coastlines

weathering of mountians

movement of tectonic plates

formation of sedimentary rocks

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Plate Tectonics

During our investigation on Mount Everest, we discovered . . .

The point on Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake occurred is called an

Which tectonic plate interaction is shown below?

Which tectonic plate interaction is shown below?

Which tectonic plate interaction is shown below?

Which tectonic plate interaction is shown below?

Seafloor spreading provides evidence of which of the following Earth processes?

Which of the following are formed when two continental plates collide with one another?

Scientists claim that the continents of South America and Africa were once a single landmass. All of the following observations support this claim EXCEPT

Sciencetist believe that continents have moved. The movement of the continents may best be explained by

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