Exploring Continental Drift Quiz

Which of the following best describes the concept of Plate Tectonics Theory?

• The idea that continents are static and do not move.

• The theory that Earth's outer shell is divided into several plates that glide over the mantle.

• The hypothesis that the Earth is expanding.

• The belief that the Earth's surface is made up of a single, unbroken crust.

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

• Convergent boundary

• Divergent boundary

• Transform boundary

• Subduction zone

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Which of the following pieces of evidence supports the theory of continental drift?

• The presence of similar fossils on different continents.

• The existence of a single supercontinent called Pangaea.

• The discovery of mid-ocean ridges.

• The observation of volcanic activity.

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What is the primary force that drives the movement of tectonic plates?

• Gravitational pull from the moon

• Earth's rotation

• Mantle convection currents

• Solar radiation

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Which of the following best explains why the continents appear to fit together like pieces of a puzzle?

• Erosion and weathering have shaped the continents over time.

• The continents were once part of a single landmass that broke apart.

• Ocean currents have carved the continents into their current shapes.

• Human activity has altered the shape of the continents.

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Which geological feature is commonly found at convergent plate boundaries?

• Mid-ocean ridges

• Rift valleys

• Mountain ranges

• Ocean trenches

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Which of the following statements is true about the age of oceanic crust compared to continental crust?

• Oceanic crust is generally older than continental crust.

• Oceanic crust and continental crust are the same age.

• Oceanic crust is generally younger than continental crust.

• The age of oceanic crust varies widely and cannot be compared to continental crust.

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One kind of evidence that supports Wegener's hypothesis is that...

• the same magnetic directions exist on different continents

• major rivers of different continents match

• land bridges still exist that connect major continents

• fossils of the same organism have been found on different continents

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