Plate Tectonics Introduction

Quiz
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Science
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8th Grade
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Hard
Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why do tectonic plates move?
Due to active volcanism and earthquakes.
Due to current convection in the mantle.
Due to Earth’s gravitational force.
Due to Earth’s rotation.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which statement is TRUE about Continental Drift Theory?
Based on the distribution of rock types, fossils, and structures of continents.
Accepted by most geologists during Wegener’s time.
Based on oceanic fossils and basalt
Suggested that the original landforms were large islands.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The theory of _________ states that as the ocean floors move, it carries the continents too.
Continental Drift Theory
Plate Tectonic Theory
Seafloor Spreading Theory
Pangaea Proxima
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
It is a jelly-like structure located on the uppermost part of the mantle where plates float.
Asthenosphere
Lithosphere
Outer core
Mantle
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
According to the Theory of Harry Hess, continents move because of _________
the molten material within the Earth.
the shaking of grounds.
the climate change that continuously happening on
Earth.
the unbalanced force exerted in the innermost layer of the Earth.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How many major plates are there on Earth's surface?
15
8
7
I don't know.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Oceanic crust is on average how thick?
40-70 km
2900 km
5-10 km
2700 km
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