Geosphere Quiz Review

Scientists think that the movement of Earth's tectonic plates are caused by convection currents, that are located in the _________?

• outer core
• inner core
• mantle

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which layer of the Earth is solid iron and nickel?

• Mantle

• Crust

• Inner Core

• Outer core

Describe the most likely relationship between these mountains and nearby tectonic plates.

• The mountains are probably formed by earthquakes

• The mountains are probably formed by the movement of glaciers

• The mountains are probably located near the edge of 2 tectonic plates.

• The mountains are probably formed by running water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Match the topographic map to its profile picture.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

This type of plate boundary is when two plates move apart.

• Convergent
• Transform
• Divergent
• Subductive

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

This type of plate boundary is when two plates crash into each other.

• Convergent
• Transform
• Divergent
• Subductive

What do close contour lines represent on a map?

• waterfall
• steep area
• gradual area
• river

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

This type of plate boundary is when two plates slide past each other.

• Convergent
• Transform
• Divergent
• Subductive

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

The ______ is the layer of the Earth under the crust.

• core
• mantle
• magma
• none of the above

Why does magma tend to rise to the surface?

• It has large amounts of silica.

• It contains very little silica.

• It is denser than the surrounding material.

• It is less dense than the surrounding material.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1