Plate Tectonics Quiz
Quiz
•
Science
•
6th - 8th Grade
•
Hard
+3
Standards-aligned
Mary Slazer
FREE Resource
Enhance your content in a minute
15 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A plate boundary where two plates move away from each other is called
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Scientists hypothesize that a super continent existed 200 million years ago. This continent is called
Panorama
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Convergent Plate Movement can create
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When pressure builds between two tectonic plates, it can suddenly release causing a (an) ______________________
Tags
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.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
Access all questions and much more by creating a free account
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever
or continue with

Microsoft
%20(1).png)
Apple
Others
Already have an account?
Similar Resources on Wayground
15 questions
Weather, Climate and Adaptions of Animals to Climate
Quiz
•
7th Grade - Professio...
11 questions
Unit 9: Taxonomic Groups
Quiz
•
6th Grade
10 questions
Animals Everywhere
Quiz
•
3rd - 7th Grade
13 questions
Graphing Vocabulary
Quiz
•
6th Grade
10 questions
Levels of Biological Organization
Quiz
•
7th Grade
14 questions
Lesson 7,8,9 Weather By: Nolansville including Alex, Nolan, Bo
Quiz
•
5th - 6th Grade
20 questions
6° Science Review
Quiz
•
6th Grade
16 questions
Stores of energy: review
Quiz
•
6th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
15 questions
Fractions on a Number Line
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
20 questions
Equivalent Fractions
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts
Quiz
•
5th Grade
22 questions
fractions
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
20 questions
Main Idea and Details
Quiz
•
5th Grade
20 questions
Context Clues
Quiz
•
6th Grade
15 questions
Equivalent Fractions
Quiz
•
4th Grade
20 questions
Figurative Language Review
Quiz
•
6th Grade
Discover more resources for Science
33 questions
Grade 6 Quarter 3 PMA 5 Review
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
85 questions
Midpoint D1 Review
Quiz
•
8th Grade
20 questions
Rocks and The Rock Cycle
Quiz
•
6th Grade
12 questions
Ecological Succession
Quiz
•
7th Grade
12 questions
Newton's Laws of Motion
Lesson
•
6th - 8th Grade
10 questions
Exploring the Rock Cycle: Types and Formation
Interactive video
•
6th - 8th Grade
10 questions
Exploring the Layers of the Earth
Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
20 questions
Pure Substances & Mixtures
Quiz
•
8th Grade
