Plate Tectonics Quiz

The video tutorial covers key geological concepts, starting with Vagner's introduction of Continental theory. It discusses the largest mountain range, the Ridge, and compares oceanic and continental rocks. The process of sea floor spreading and the composition of tectonic plates are explained. The video also covers tectonic plate boundaries, the San Andreas Fault, and Iceland's geological position.

Who introduced the concept of continental drift?

• Isaac Newton

• Charles Darwin

• Alfred Wegener

• Marie Curie

What is the largest mountain range in the world?

• Andes

• Himalayas

• Rocky Mountains

• Mid-Atlantic Ridge

What is the process called where new oceanic crust is formed at mid-ocean ridges?

• Sea floor spreading

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Subduction

What are tectonic plates primarily composed of?

• Core and crust

• Crust and upper mantle

• Crust and core

• Mantle and core

Which geological feature is a transform fault?

• Andes

• Himalayas

• San Andreas Fault

• Mid-Atlantic Ridge