Earth's Lithosphere Quiz

What is the theory of plate tectonics primarily concerned with?

• The composition of the Earth's atmosphere

• The movement and interaction of the Earth's lithospheric plates

• The cycle of rock transformation from one type to another

• The distribution of aquatic ecosystems

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which type of boundary occurs where two tectonic plates slide past each other?

• Convergent boundary

• Divergent boundary

• Transform boundary

• Subductive boundary

What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

• Erosion of mountain ranges

• Movement of tectonic plates

• Volcanic eruptions

• Meteor impacts

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What process describes the recycling of Earth's crust into the mantle and back to the surface?

• Subduction

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which rock type is formed by the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Mineral

What is the term for the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake?

• Epicenter

• Hypocenter

• Baseline

• Apex

Which type of rock is typically formed by the deposition and cementation of material at the Earth's surface?

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

• Crystalline

What was the key evidence supporting the theory of continental drift?

• The discovery of radioactivity

• Similar rock formations on different continents

• The distribution of deserts worldwide

• The depth of the ocean floor

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which type of plate boundary is associated with the creation of new oceanic crust?

• Convergent boundary

• Divergent boundary

• Transform boundary

• Subductive boundary

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What is the main difference between lava and magma?

• Lava is found only on Earth, while magma is found on all planetary bodies.

• Lava is liquid rock outside the Earth, while magma is liquid rock beneath the surface.

• Lava is hotter than magma.

• Lava is basaltic, while magma is granitic.