Plate Motion TPT Quiz

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1. Scientists create models to represent a system of processes. The model of Earth shows the different layers inside Earth. In this model, which layer represents the semi-solid mantle?

• A
• B
• C
• Lithosphere

2. According to the Figure, the Eurasian Plate and Indian Plate are moving towards or away from each other?

• Towards
• Away

3. What type of landform would you predict to form at the plate boundary between the Eurasian Plate and Indian Plate?

• Rift
• Mid-ocean Ridge
• Mountain
• Volcano

4. If the GPS tracker indicates that 2 plates are moving away from each other, this must occur at a _______.

• Convergent Plate Boundary
• Divergent Plate Boundary
• Transform-fault Plate Boundary
• Not enough data

5. Using the map, what possible plates that have been detected on GPS moving away from each other? Select all possible plates that they are discussing.

• Pacific Plate and North American Plate
• South American Plate and African Plate
• North American Plate and Eurasian Plate
• Eurasian Plate and Indian Plate

6. Dr. Choi and her team of geologists have been studying GPS data that shows that two plates moved apart. What best explains what happened between the two plates?

• A new plate from underneath filled in the gap that was created moving away
• Sand and dirt filled in the gap that was created by the plates moving apart.
• Ocean water filled in the gap that was created by the plates moving apart.
• Soft, solid rock from underneath the plates rose and hardened, adding solid rock

7. If the South American Plate and African Plate are moving at a rate of 5 centimeters a year, calculate how far the plates will have moved in 100 years.

• 50 centimeters which is about the size of two rulers
• 500 centimeters which is a little taller than a basketball hoop
• 5,000 centimeters which is about half of a football field long
• 50,000 centimeters which is about 500 football fields long