Exploring The Lithosphere And Tectonic Plates

Exploring The Lithosphere And Tectonic Plates

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Other

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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This video from MooMooMath and Science explains the lithosphere, the solid outer layer of Earth, including the crust and upper mantle. It distinguishes between oceanic and continental lithosphere, noting their differences in density and thickness. The video also covers tectonic plates, their movement, and the historical landmass Pangaea. It concludes with a discussion on earthquakes, which occur due to tectonic plate shifts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the lithosphere composed of?

The crust and the upper part of the mantle

Only the oceanic crust

Only the Earth's crust

The entire mantle

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of lithosphere is denser?

Continental lithosphere

Oceanic lithosphere

Both have the same density

Neither has density

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How thick can the continental lithosphere be under certain mountain ranges?

15 miles

22 miles

37 miles

50 miles

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which plate is associated with the ocean basins?

Oceanic lithosphere

Neither type of lithosphere

Both types of lithosphere

Continental lithosphere

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the name of the original landmass before the continents separated?

Pangaea

Gondwana

Atlantis

Laurasia

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is not a major tectonic plate?

North American Plate

Pacific Plate

Caribbean Plate

Eurasian Plate

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes earthquakes according to the video?

Weather changes

Tectonic plates shifting or colliding

Ocean currents

Volcanic eruptions

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the video?

The lithosphere

The Earth's core

The hydrosphere

The atmosphere

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the video channel mentioned?

To provide daily math and science videos

To discuss current events

To entertain viewers

To sell educational products