Earth's Dynamic Surface Quiz

What theory suggests that continents have moved slowly to their current locations from a single large landmass?

• Plate Tectonics

• Continental Drift

• Seafloor Spreading

• Earthquake Theory

Which process is responsible for the creation of new oceanic crust?

• Continental Drift

• Convergent Boundaries

• Seafloor Spreading

• Divergent Boundaries

At which type of boundary do tectonic plates move towards each other?

• Convergent Boundaries

• Divergent Boundaries

• Transform Boundaries

• Static Boundaries

What type of boundary is formed when two tectonic plates move away from each other?

• Convergent Boundaries

• Divergent Boundaries

• Transform Boundaries

• Static Boundaries

What does a topographic map show?

• Political boundaries

• Temperature variations

• Elevation and landform shapes

• Population density

How can you identify a steep slope on a topographic map?

• Contour lines are widely spaced.

• Contour lines are closely spaced.

• There are many rivers shown.

• The map is colored in dark shades.

What is the primary benefit of interpreting satellite images in earth science?

• Predicting weather patterns

• Mapping the ocean floor

• Monitoring environmental changes

• All of the above

Which feature is most likely to form at a convergent boundary between two continental plates?

• Mid-ocean ridge

• Deep-sea trench

• Mountain range

• Rift valley

What is a key evidence for the theory of continental drift?

• The shape of continents

• Similar fossils found on different continents

• The distribution of deserts

• The location of the poles

What happens at a divergent boundary in the ocean?

• Formation of a deep trench

• Formation of a mountain range

• Formation of new oceanic crust

• Subduction of oceanic crust