The Theory of Plate Tectonics says that the continents and the major tectonic plates (lithosphere) drift slowly on...

the upper level of Earth's mantle (asthenosphere)

According to the Theory of Continental Drift, the continents were once joined together as one giant landmass called Pangaea. What major forms of evidence is used to best support his theory?

Similar rock and fossil evidence have been found on the coastlines of two or more continents.

Glacier deposits have been found on two or more continents near the equator.

The same species of bird is currently found on 2 or more continents.

Magnetic striping found in seafloor spreading shows a pattern of Earth's magnetic field reversal over time.

Convection currents in the mantle move the Earth's crustal plates, causing plate boundaries to collide, separate, or slide against one another. ▲

Which of the following statements provides evidence that support the Plate Tectonics Theory?

Convection currents in the mantle (asthenosphere) move the Earth's tectonic plates, causing plate boundaries to collide, separate, or slide against one another.

Similar rock and fossil evidence have been found in the coastline throughout South America.

Glacier deposits have been found near the equator.

The seven continents once formed one giant continent named Pangaea as evidenced by the seven continents fitting together like a "puzzle". ▲

Which is the best evidence that continents that are now separated were once joined?

Identical plant and animal fossils are found on continents that are now separated.

Continents that were once joined now have similar climates.

The cultures of the people on separated continents have similar languages.

The migratory patterns of wildlife on separated continents are similar.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What type of plate boundary is shown in the picture?

Convergent

Divergent

Transform

Subduction

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When one plate goes under another plate, this is called:

Convergent

Divergent

Transform

Subduction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of plate boundary is shown in the picture?

Convergent

Divergent

Transform

Subduction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of plate boundary is shown in the picture?

Convergent

Divergent

Transform

Subduction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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The San Andreas Fault causes earthquakes in California. What type of plate boundary would the San Andreas Fault have?

Convergent

Divergent

Transform

Subduction

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Which of the plate boundaries could likely form an ocean basin?

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Which of the plate boundaries could likely form mountains?

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Divergent

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Subduction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Plate Tectonics Test Review

What type of plate boundary is shown in the picture?

When one plate goes under another plate, this is called:

What type of plate boundary is shown in the picture?

What type of plate boundary is shown in the picture?

The San Andreas Fault causes earthquakes in California. What type of plate boundary would the San Andreas Fault have?

Which of the plate boundaries could likely form an ocean basin?

Which of the plate boundaries could likely form mountains?

Which of the plate boundaries could likely form volcanoes?

Which of the plate boundaries could likely form mid ocean ridges?

Which of the plate boundaries could likely causes earthquakes?

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