Exploring Plate Tectonics Concepts

Exploring Plate Tectonics Concepts

9th Grade

15 Qs

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Exploring Plate Tectonics Concepts

Exploring Plate Tectonics Concepts

Assessment

Quiz

Biology

9th Grade

Hard

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Standards-aligned

Created by

Hayley Scott

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of plate boundary is characterized by plates sliding past each other horizontally?

Convergent boundary

Divergent boundary

Transform boundary

Subduction zone

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of plate movement is responsible for the formation of mid-ocean ridges?

Convergent movement

Divergent movement

Transform movement

Subduction movement

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a result of oceanic-continental convergent plate boundaries?

Formation of rift valleys

Creation of volcanic mountain ranges

Development of mid-ocean ridges

Formation of transform faults

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of volcano is most commonly associated with convergent plate boundaries?

Shield volcano

Cinder cone volcano

Composite volcano

Lava plateau

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Gravitational pull from the moon

Earth's rotation

Mantle convection currents

Solar radiation

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following statements best describes the theory of continental drift?

Continents have always been in their current positions.

Continents drifted apart due to volcanic eruptions.

Continents were once joined together in a supercontinent and have since drifted apart.

Continents are stationary and only oceans move.

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which feature is commonly found at divergent plate boundaries?

Deep ocean trenches

Volcanic arcs

Mid-ocean ridges

Fold mountains

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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