EES 2.1 Quiz

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

• Mantle

• Core

• Crust

• Lithosphere

Which layer of the Earth is primarily composed of liquid iron and nickel?

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Crust

Explain the Theory of Plate Tectonics.

• It describes the movement of continents over time.

• It explains the formation of mountains.

• It states that Earth's lithosphere is divided into tectonic plates that move over the asthenosphere.

• It is a theory about the Earth's magnetic field.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

How does convection in the mantle contribute to the movement of tectonic plates?

• By creating earthquakes

• By causing volcanic eruptions

• By generating heat that causes the mantle to expand

• By creating currents that move the plates

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What is a divergent boundary?

• A boundary where two plates move towards each other

• A boundary where two plates slide past each other

• A boundary where two plates move away from each other

• A boundary where one plate moves over another

Describe the process and effects of plate movement at divergent boundaries.

• Plates move apart, creating new crust as magma rises to the surface.

• Plates collide, forming mountains.

• Plates slide past each other, causing earthquakes.

• Plates move over each other, causing subduction.

What geological feature is commonly formed at convergent boundaries?

• Mid-ocean ridges

• Rift valleys

• Mountain ranges

• Ocean trenches

Explain the causes and effects of plate movement at convergent boundaries.

• Plates move apart, creating new crust.

• Plates slide past each other, causing earthquakes.

• Plates collide, leading to the formation of mountains and subduction zones.

• Plates move over each other, causing volcanic eruptions.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

What is a transform boundary?

• A boundary where two plates move towards each other

• A boundary where two plates slide past each other

• A boundary where two plates move away from each other

• A boundary where one plate moves over another

Discuss the causes and effects of plate movement at transform boundaries.

• Plates move apart, creating new crust.

• Plates collide, forming mountains.

• Plates slide past each other, causing earthquakes.

• Plates move over each other, causing subduction.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2