#16 Quizizz: Exploring Earth's Dynamic Layers

Austin and Lily are studying the Earth in their geography class. They are trying to determine which layer of the Earth is responsible for the movement of tectonic plates. Can you help them?

• Crust

• Outer core

• Mantle

• Inner Core

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JJ and Ali are working on a project about the theory of continental drift. Evaluate the evidence supporting the theory and identify which type of evidence was crucial in Alfred Wegener's hypothesis.

• Fossil evidence

• Ocean floor mapping

• Satellite imagery

• Seismic activity

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During a field trip, Zoey and Carmine are examining rock formations. Using your understanding of stratigraphy, determine how they can use rock layers to understand Earth's history.

• By examining the color of rocks

• By analyzing the sequence and position of rock layers

• By measuring the temperature of rocks

• By observing the size of rocks

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During a science class, Farrah and Marcos were discussing the role of convection currents in the mantle. How do these currents contribute to the movement of tectonic plates?

• They cause the Earth's rotation.

• They create magnetic fields.

• They drive the movement of tectonic plates.

• They stabilize the Earth's temperature.

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During a geography class, Soraiya and Amani were discussing how the breakup of Pangea has influenced the current distribution of continents. Analyze their discussion.

• It caused the continents to merge into a single landmass.

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  It led to the formation of the Pacific Ocean.

• It resulted in the continents drifting to their present positions.

• It had no impact on the current distribution of continents.

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MJ and Jayden are studying the impact of plate tectonics on the formation of mountain ranges. Discuss their findings.

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  Mountain ranges form due to erosion.

• Mountain ranges form when tectonic plates collide.

• Mountain ranges form from volcanic activity alone.

• Mountain ranges form due to the Earth's rotation.

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During a geology class, Paitynn and Nikolai are discussing the role of subduction zones in the recycling of Earth's crust. Evaluate their discussion.

• Subduction zones create new crust.

• Subduction zones are areas where crust is destroyed and recycled.

• Subduction zones are stable and unchanging.

• Subduction zones prevent earthquakes.

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Mason and Jess are studying the relationship between earthquakes and plate boundaries.

• Earthquakes only occur in the middle of tectonic plates.

• Earthquakes are unrelated to plate tectonics.

• Earthquakes occur only in volcanic regions.

• Earthquakes are most common at plate boundaries.

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McKenzie and Skylar are studying geological and fossil records to evaluate the evidence for the existence of Pangea. What conclusion can they draw?

• Pangea is a myth with no scientific evidence.

• Similar rock formations and fossils found on different continents support Pangea's existence.

• Pangea was only a theory with no supporting evidence.

• Pangea's existence is supported by the current shape of continents alone.

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During a geography class, Aliyah and Max were discussing how volcanic activity is related to the movement of tectonic plates. Can you analyze their discussion?

• Volcanic activity often occurs at plate boundaries where plates diverge or converge.

• Volcanic activity is unrelated to tectonic plates.

• Volcanic activity only occurs in the middle of tectonic plates.

• Volcanic activity is caused by the Earth's magnetic field.

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