Earth's Changes and Plate Tectonics Quiz Review
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7th Grade
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Maria PerezMcNutt
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the principle of superposition in geology?
The oldest layers of rock are on the bottom, and the youngest are on top.
The youngest layers of rock are on the bottom, and the oldest are on top.
All rock layers are the same age.
Rock layers are formed in random order.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of fossil evidence that supports the idea that Earth has changed over time?
The presence of similar fossils in different continents.
The presence of water in oceans.
The growth of plants in different regions.
The occurrence of rain in various climates.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
NGSS.MS-LS4-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the movement of tectonic plates cause earthquakes?
By the collision and sliding of plates against each other.
By the evaporation of water from the ocean.
By the growth of mountains.
By the rotation of the Earth.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe how the theory of plate tectonics explains the formation of ocean basins.
Ocean basins form when tectonic plates move apart, creating space for water to fill.
Ocean basins form when tectonic plates collide and push land upwards.
Ocean basins form when volcanic eruptions occur underwater.
Ocean basins form when the Earth's rotation slows down.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain how the concept of superposition can be used to determine the relative age of rock layers.
By observing that the oldest layers are at the bottom and the youngest are at the top.
By measuring the thickness of each rock layer.
By counting the number of fossils in each layer.
By analyzing the color of the rock layers.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role do hot spots play in volcanic activity?
Hot spots are areas where magma from deep within the mantle melts through the crust.
Hot spots are areas where tectonic plates collide.
Hot spots are areas where the Earth's surface is cooler.
Hot spots are areas where water evaporates quickly.
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NGSS.HS-ESS2-1
NGSS.HS-ESS2-3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Analyze how fossil evidence supports the theory of continental drift.
Similar fossils found on different continents suggest they were once connected.
Fossils are only found in oceanic regions.
Fossils are randomly distributed across the Earth.
Fossils are only found in mountainous regions.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
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