Earth's Changing Crust

Earth's Changing Crust

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Geography, Science, Physics

6th - 9th Grade

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The video tutorial explores the geological history of Earth, focusing on the formation and breakup of the supercontinent Pangaea. It explains the two main types of Earth's crust: continental and oceanic. The video delves into the movement of tectonic plates, which causes earthquakes and volcanic activity, highlighting the San Andreas Fault and the process of subduction. It concludes with a discussion on the Ring of Fire, a region known for its frequent earthquakes and numerous volcanoes.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the name of the supercontinent that existed around 300 million years ago?

Gondwana

Laurasia

Pangaea

Atlantis

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of Earth's crust is thicker?

Neither, they vary equally

Both are the same thickness

Continental crust

Oceanic crust

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes earthquakes according to the movement of tectonic plates?

Tidal forces

Gradual erosion

Volcanic eruptions

Sudden shifts between plates

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which fault line is known for causing a major earthquake in San Francisco in 1906?

Hayward Fault

San Andreas Fault

Cascadia Subduction Zone

New Madrid Fault

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the process called when oceanic crust slides beneath continental crust, leading to volcanism?

Erosion

Sedimentation

Subduction

Convection