Evidence of Plate Tectonics

Which continents' coastlines are noted for appearing to fit together?

• Australia and Antarctica

• South America and Africa

• Asia and Africa

• North America and Europe

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What was a key piece of evidence for continental drift?

• Fit of continental coastlines

• Climate patterns

• Fossil distribution

• Mountain range alignment

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What geological feature in the Atlantic Ocean was discovered in the mid-20th century?

• Mid-Atlantic ridge

• Oceanic plateau

• Submarine canyon

• Deep-sea trench

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

What does the presence of underwater ridges and volcanic activity suggest?

• Stagnation of oceanic waters

• Presence of large marine ecosystems

• Dynamic processes beneath the Earth's surface

• Decrease in sea level over time

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What is the significance of magnetic rocks in understanding plate tectonics?

• They determine the depth of the ocean floor.

• They reveal the composition of the Earth's core.

• They show the direction of Earth's magnetic field over time.

• They indicate the age of the Earth.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

What does the alignment of magnetic rocks reveal about Earth's history?

• Constant volcanic activity

• Fluctuations in Earth's magnetic field

• Uniform sediment deposition

• Steady continental growth

What does the symmetric pattern of magnetic striping on the ocean floor indicate?

• Constant magnetic field of the Earth

• Fluctuation of Earth's magnetic field over time

• Uniform distribution of marine life

• Stability of oceanic currents

What conclusion can be drawn from the symmetric magnetic striping on the ocean floor?

• Evidence of seafloor spreading and plate tectonics

• Rapid seafloor spreading

• Historical stability of Earth's magnetic field

• Proof of underwater mountain formation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

How is modern technology used to measure plate movements?

• Deep-sea drilling

• GPS satellites

• Magnetic field mapping

• Seismic wave analysis

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

What role do GPS satellites play in the study of plate tectonics?

• Mapping the ocean floor

• Measuring the speed of plate movements

• Detecting underwater volcanoes

• Tracking marine animal migrations

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1