ES-2.1-Plate Tectonics Open-Notes Quiz

What are the different layers of the Earth shown in the diagram?

a

b

c

d

Ocean

Outer Core

Inner Core

Mantle

Atmosphere

Tide

Crust

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Arjun and Anika were learning about how Earth's Crust is divided into many different pieces called​ ​ (a)   . These pieces are constantly moving, causing ​ (b)   , volcanoes, mountain formations, and the like.

• tectonic plates
• earthquakes
• viruses
• tornadoes
• hurricanes

Answer explanation

Earth's crust is divided into tectonic plates, which are constantly moving. This movement causes earthquakes, along with volcanic activity and mountain formations.

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In an exciting geography class, Ava eagerly pointed to a vibrant red spot on the map and exclaimed, "This is known as the (a)   ! It's where 90% of Earth's earthquakes and 75% of its ​ (b)   occur!"

• Ring of Fire
• Volcanoes
• Valleys
• Asteroids
• Rock Cycle

Answer explanation

The location marked in red is known as The Ring of Fire, which is a major area in the Pacific Ocean where 90% of Earth's earthquakes and 75% of its volcanic eruptions occur.

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Put each option into the correct plate boundary category.

Groups:

(a) Convergent Boundaries

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(b) Divergent Boundaries

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(c) Transform Boundaries

• Responsible for the most earthquakes.

• Creates most volcanoes.

• Creates underwater mountain chains.

• Creates mid-ocean ridges.

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• Creates most land mountain chains.

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Mason and Elijah are learning about tectonic plates in their geography class. They discover that tectonic plates move at a speed of ​ (a)   per year. They move because of the ​ (b)   in the mantle that push the pieces of the crust above.

• 2-15 cm
• Convection Currents
• 12-20 m
• 5-20 miles
• Earth's Rotation
• Tsunamis
• Earthquakes

Answer explanation

Tectonic plates move at a speed of 2-15 cm per year due to convection currents in the mantle, which create movement in the crust above. Other options like radiation waves and tides do not drive plate movement.

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Drag the correct label to its place in the Rock Cycle Diagram.

a

b

c

d

e

Sedimentary Rock

heat and pressure

Igneous Rock

Magma

melting

Mantle

Convection Currents

Tectonic Plates

weathering and erosion

Metamorphic Rock

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Avery found a sample of gneiss during a hike. Gneiss is a metamorphic rock. Using your notes, if gneiss were to get melted down to magma and then were to cool, it would form ​ (a)   rock.

• igneous

• sedimentary

• metamorphic

Answer explanation

When gneiss, a metamorphic rock, melts into magma and then cools, it solidifies into igneous rock. This process of melting and cooling is characteristic of igneous rock formation.

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Oliver and Grace are studying the Himalayan Mountains and the surrounding tectonic plates. Using the diagram, as well as your notes, make an accurate claim about what caused the mountains to form (1pt), and be sure to do this in a complete sentence (1pt) (Ex. What caused the Himalayan Mountains to form was.....). 

Answer explanation

What caused the Himalayan Mountains to form was the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, which resulted in the uplift of the mountain range.

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Now that you've made a claim, use your notes and the picture to provide evidence to support your statement (1pt). Make sure that the evidence includes a specific type of plate boundary AND how the plates are moving (1pt).  Be sure to use a complete sentence (1pt).

Answer explanation

The evidence shows a divergent plate boundary where tectonic plates are moving apart, leading to the formation of new crust as magma rises to the surface.

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Create a reasoning statement, like you've been doing in your other classes, that connects your claim and your evidence (Ex. This shows that the Himalayas were created by....because....) (1pt). Be sure to use a complete sentence (1pt). 

Answer explanation

This shows that the Himalayas were created by tectonic plate collision because the Indian plate pushed against the Eurasian plate, causing the land to uplift and form the mountain range.

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