Science 6 Quiz 1

What are tectonic plates?

• Large pieces of Earth's crust that move slowly over the mantle

• Layers of air above the Earth's surface

• Types of rocks found in mountains

• Deep ocean currents

Which of the following is a result of the constant changes on Earth's surface?

• Formation of mountains

• Growth of plants

• Changes in weather

• Movement of the moon

What is a fault in geological terms?

• A break in Earth's crust where rocks have slipped past each other

• A type of volcano

• A large river

• A weather pattern

Which disaster is most directly related to the movement of tectonic plates?

• Earthquake

• Tornado

• Flood

• Drought

What is the main difference between body waves and surface waves in an earthquake?

• Body waves travel through the Earth's interior, while surface waves travel along the Earth's surface

• Body waves are slower than surface waves

• Surface waves cause less damage than body waves

• Surface waves only occur in the ocean

Explain how the movement of tectonic plates can lead to the formation of faults.

• When plates move past each other, the stress causes cracks or breaks in the crust, forming faults

• When plates move, they create new oceans

• When plates move, they form clouds

• When plates move, they change the weather

Compare the effects of body waves and surface waves during an earthquake.

• Surface waves usually cause more damage to buildings than body waves

• Body waves are always more destructive than surface waves

• Both types of waves cause the same amount of damage

• Surface waves do not affect the ground

Which of the following best explains why earthquakes often occur at plate boundaries?

• Plate boundaries are areas where plates interact, causing stress and movement that can result in earthquakes

• Plate boundaries are the coldest parts of the Earth

• Plate boundaries are covered by water

• Plate boundaries have the most plants

Which of the following is a disaster that can be triggered by an earthquake?

• Tsunami

• Blizzard

• Heat wave

• Sandstorm

How can the movement of tectonic plates change the Earth's surface over time?

• By creating mountains, valleys, and new landforms through processes like folding, faulting, and volcanic activity

• By changing the color of the sky

• By making the days longer

• By increasing rainfall everywhere