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Unit 1.1 - 1.2 Study Guide

Authored by Adam Khater

Science

6th Grade

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Unit 1.1 - 1.2 Study Guide
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of boundary is created by seafloor spreading?

divergent

convergent

transform

Answer explanation

Seafloor spreading occurs at divergent boundaries where tectonic plates move apart, allowing magma to rise and create new oceanic crust. This process is fundamental to the formation of mid-ocean ridges.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

divergent boundary

convergent boundary

transform boundary

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

divergent boundary

convergent boundary

transform boundary

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

divergent boundary

convergent boundary

transform boundary

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

What type of boundary is this?

convergent

divergent

transform

Answer explanation

A transform boundary occurs where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally. This movement can cause earthquakes, making 'transform' the correct choice among the options provided.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

What type of boundary is this?

convergent

transform

divergent

Answer explanation

A convergent boundary occurs where two tectonic plates move towards each other, often causing one plate to be forced beneath the other. This is why the correct answer is 'convergent'.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

What type of boundary is this?

convergent

divergent

transform

Answer explanation

A divergent boundary occurs where tectonic plates move apart, allowing magma to rise and create new crust. This process is characteristic of mid-ocean ridges, making 'divergent' the correct choice.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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