Science Tectonic Plates

Which of the Earth’s layers is MOST responsible for the movement of continental plates that result in mountain building? SC.7.E.6.5

• the crust

• the mantle

• the inner core

• the outer core

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Which change in the Earth’s surface is NOT caused by the movement of the crustal plates? SC.7.E.6.5

• glaciers

• mountains

• earthquakes

• volcanic activity

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Which of these geologic areas is where rock is recycled by one tectonic plate sliding underneath another tectonic plate? SC.7.E.6.5

• rift valley

• a strike-slip fault

• a subduction zone

• a divergent boundary

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How does the movement of tectonic plates create new mountains? SC.7.E.6.5

• When the plates move apart, rocks from the crust pile up to fill in the gap.

• When continental plates crash into each other, rocks from the crust pile up.

• When one plate slides past another in the opposite direction, the crust piles up.

• When one plate gets pulled underneath another, the crust piles up underneath the top plate.

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Earth’s physical features are continuously changing due to the movement of crustal plates. The diagram below represents two crustal plates moving.

Which type of boundary is represented by the arrows? SC.7.E.6.5

• Conform boundary

• Transform boundary

• Convergent boundary

• Divergent boundary

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Earth’s physical features are continuously changing due to the movement of crustal plates. The diagram below represents two crustal plates moving.

Which type of boundary is represented by the arrows? SC.7.E.6.5

• Conform boundary

• Transform boundary

• Convergent boundary

• Divergent boundary

The theory that Earth’s crust is broken into pieces that move around is called________________ SC.7.E.6.5

• theory

• evolution

• steady state

• plate tectonics

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Earthquakes release a large amount of energy in the Earth’s crust. Where does this energy come from? SC.7.E.6.5

• the movement of tectonic plates

• intense radiation from the Sun

• strong water currents in the ocean

• the gravitational attraction of the Moon

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There are several types of tectonic plate boundaries. Which statement below shows the correct definition of a tectonic plate boundary? SC.7.E.6.5

• At a divergent boundary, plates collide into each other.

• At a transform boundary, plates slide past each other.

• At a convergent boundary, plates move apart.

• At a divergent boundary, one plate sinks under another plate.

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Which types of surface changes in Earth’s crust are a direct result of tectonic plates? SC.7.E.6.5

• Oxbow lakes, deltas, and flood plains.

• Desertification, deforestation, and deflation.

• Sea stacks, sand bars and sand dunes.

• Mountain building, volcanoes, and earthquakes

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