Exploring Earth and Aztec Culture

What is the lithosphere?

• The weak, partially melted layer of the mantle

• The rigid outer part of the earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle

• A floating garden built by the Aztecs

• The slow movement of the continents

Which term describes the way a group of people live, including their beliefs, traditions, art, food, and customs?

• Culture

• Conformity

• Allies

• Tribute System

What is the asthenosphere?

• The rigid outer part of the earth

• The weak, partially melted layer of the mantle

• A system where the Aztecs collected goods

• The name given to the continents when they were joined into one large landmass

What was the purpose of the Aztec tribute system?

• To create floating gardens

• To support their empire by collecting goods from conquered people

• To preserve remains of organisms

• To encourage conformity among allies

What is Pangea?

• A floating garden built by the Aztecs

• The name given to the continents when they were joined into one large landmass

• The slow movement of the continents

• The weak, partially melted layer of the mantle

Explain how the concept of continental drift relates to Pangea.

• Continental drift caused the formation of Pangea.

• Continental drift led to the breakup of Pangea into separate continents.

• Continental drift has no relation to Pangea.

• Continental drift is the same as Pangea.

What is a chinampa?

• A system where the Aztecs collected goods

• A floating garden built by the Aztecs to grow crops on lakes or wetlands

• The slow movement of the continents

• The weak, partially melted layer of the mantle

How does conformity affect group behavior?

• It encourages individuality and unique thinking.

• It leads to acting or thinking like others in a group to fit in or follow rules.

• It results in the preservation of ancient remains.

• It causes the continents to drift apart.

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What is a fossil?

• A floating garden built by the Aztecs

• The naturally preserved remains, imprints, or traces of organisms that lived long ago

• The slow movement of the continents

• The weak, partially melted layer of the mantle

Describe the role of allies in a conflict.

• Allies are individuals who act independently in a conflict.

• Allies are people or groups who support and help each other, especially in a conflict or struggle.

• Allies are the weak, partially melted layer of the mantle.

• Allies are the slow movement of the continents.

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