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Plate Tectonics Quiz

Authored by Mary Slazer

Science

6th - 8th Grade

NGSS covered

Plate Tectonics Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A plate boundary where two plates move away from each other is called

Divergent Boundary
Convergent Boundary
Transform Boundary
Subduction

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Scientists hypothesize that a super continent existed 200 million years ago.  This continent is called

America

Panorama

Pangea
Eurasia

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between the lithosphere and asthenosphere that makes up the mantle?

The lithosphere is is a dense solid but the asthenosphere is made of liquid molten metal

The lithosphere is a mixture of gasses while the asthenosphere is made of solid rock
The lithosphere is molten rock that moves while the asthenosphere is ridid and thin
The lithosphere is made of solid rock while the asthenosphere is more flexible hot rock that moves.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Convergent Plate Movement can create

Rifts
Mountains
Ocean Ridges
Radiation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When pressure builds between two tectonic plates, it can suddenly release causing a (an) ______________________

Earthquake
Volcano
Convection Current
Gravitational Pull

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The _____ core of the earth is made of liquid iron and nickel.

inner

upper

outer

magnetic

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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