Science 8 Quiz Review

Pangaea is:

• a supercontinent that existed during the late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic eras

• a type of dinosaur

• a modern-day continent

• a theory about the origin of life

Pangaea separated into 7 continents because of ________ and titanic plates.

• earthquakes

• volcanoes

• erosion

• glaciers

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Earth's layers are composed of:

• Solid rock and metals

• Gases and liquids

• Ice and snow

• Plasma and energy

Geologists study:

• stars

• plants

• rocks

• oceans

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Constructive forces shape Earth's surface by ________.

• building up mountains and landmasses

• eroding mountains and landmasses

• creating ocean currents

• causing earthquakes

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Destructive forces slowly wear away ________.

• mountains and other features on the surface

• oceans and seas

• atmosphere and clouds

• rivers and lakes

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Which of the following is not a part of Earth's interior?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Atmosphere

• Inner core

Seismic activity is associated with:

• Volcanic eruptions

• Hurricanes

• Tornadoes

• Floods

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What evidence supports the shapes of landmasses in continental drift?

• Fossil records

• Shape of coastlines

• Mountain ranges

• Ocean currents

Fossil evidence in the context of continental drift is:

• the remains of plants and animals found on different continents that are now separated by oceans

• the presence of similar rock formations on different continents

• the discovery of ancient tools and artifacts on different continents

• the existence of similar weather patterns across continents

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