TEST: Plate Tectonics

TEST: Plate Tectonics

7th Grade

21 Qs

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TEST: Plate Tectonics

TEST: Plate Tectonics

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Science

7th Grade

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MS-ESS2-3, MS-ESS2-2, MS-ESS2-1

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which of Earth’s layers do convection currents occur, causing tectonic plates to move?

Crust
Outer Core
Inner Core
Mantle

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement about tectonic plates is NOT true?

Tectonic plates move 1–3 meters per year.

Tectonic plates can bump into each other.

Earth’s crust is divided into tectonic plates.

Plates move upon Earth’s mantle.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At which type of plate boundary do tectonic plates move apart, causing new crust to form?

Convergent boundary
Transform boundary
Subduction zone
Divergent boundary

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement best describes transform boundaries?

Transform boundaries are stationary and do not move.
Transform boundaries are where tectonic plates collide.
Transform boundaries create new crust as plates separate.
Transform boundaries are where tectonic plates slide past each other.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence does not describe a super volcano?

Pressure from magma builds up to create an explosion.

They erupt frequently.

Their eruptions can have worldwide impacts.

They can occur over hot spots or near subduction zones.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which type of boundary do tectonic plates move towards each other?

Fault boundary
Convergent boundary
Transform boundary
Divergent boundary

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If scientists wanted to study the youngest rock at a mid-ocean ridge, where should they look?

At the mid-ocean ridge, near the newly formed crust.
At the surface of the ocean, above the ridge.
In the continental crust, away from the ocean.
At the ocean floor, far from the ridge.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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