Geological Processes and Magnetic Fields

Geological Processes and Magnetic Fields

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, History

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial covers magnetic field reversals, mid-ocean ridge characteristics, and plate tectonics. It explains the work of Harry Hess and the use of a magnetometer to study magnetic patterns. The tutorial also discusses the geological activity in Iceland and the concept of Pangaea. Students are instructed to create a Google drawing to demonstrate their understanding of these concepts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the learning objectives covered in this video segment?

Objectives 1 through 4

Objectives 5 through 8

Objectives 13 through 16

Objectives 9 through 12

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the average time it takes for magnetic field reversals to occur?

500,000 years

10 million years

100,000 years

1 million years

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of mirror images in geological formations?

They indicate volcanic activity

They show the age of rocks

They reveal magnetic field reversals

They predict future earthquakes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the Earth's magnetic field during a reversal?

It strengthens

It weakens

It disappears completely

It changes direction

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What device did Harry Hess use to study magnetic fields?

Thermometer

Barometer

Magnetometer

Seismometer

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What geological feature is formed by the cooling of lava underwater?

Metamorphic rocks

Sedimentary rocks

Pillow basalts

Igneous rocks

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the name of the supercontinent proposed by Alfred Wegener?

Gondwana

Laurasia

Atlantis

Pangaea

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