Plate Tectonics and Pangea

What is continental drift?

• The theory that Earth's continents have moved over geologic time due to the movement of tectonic plates.

• The idea that Earth's continents are stationary and never move

• The belief that Earth's continents have always been in their current positions

• The theory that Earth's continents have shrunk over time

Name the three types of plate boundaries.

• Subduction boundaries

• Sideways boundaries

• Divergent boundaries, convergent boundaries, and transform boundaries

• Colliding boundaries

What was Pangea?

• Pangea was a famous explorer

• Pangea was a supercontinent

• Pangea was a type of dinosaur

• Pangea was a planet

Explain what happens at convergent boundaries.

• Two tectonic plates move towards each other, leading to subduction and the formation of mountain ranges, trenches, and volcanoes.

• At convergent boundaries, tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally

• Convergent boundaries result in the formation of deep-sea trenches only

• Two tectonic plates move away from each other, causing earthquakes

Describe the process at divergent boundaries.

• Divergent boundaries are characterized by plates sliding past each other horizontally.

• The process at divergent boundaries involves tectonic plates colliding and forming mountains.

• At divergent boundaries, the Earth's crust is compressed, leading to volcanic eruptions.

• The process at divergent boundaries involves tectonic plates moving away from each other, creating a gap that is filled with magma, which solidifies to form new crust in a process called seafloor spreading.

What is the Ring of Fire and where is it located?

• The Ring of Fire is located in the Pacific Ocean basin.

• The Ring of Fire is located in the Arctic Ocean basin.

• The Ring of Fire is located in the Atlantic Ocean basin.

• The Ring of Fire is located in the Indian Ocean basin.

What type of plate boundary is characterized by plates sliding past each other horizontally?

• Convergent boundary

• Divergent boundary

• Subduction zone

• Transform boundary

Which period is known for the time of the TREX? Around 65 Million Years ago

• Jurassic Period

• Cretaceous Period

• Triassic Period

• Modern Day

Which period is known for being around 200 Million Years ago with lots of Ferns and Lizards?

• Cretaceous Period

• Jurassic Period

• Pangea Period

• Triassic Period

Which period has a tropical like climate (warm and wet) and occurred around 150 million years ago? (also known for the grasshoppers)

• Cretaceous Period

• Pangea Period

• Jurassic Period

• Triassic Period