Tectonic Activities and Emergency Preparedness

The video introduces the theory of plate tectonics, explaining how Earth's crust is divided into moving plates. It covers the structure of Earth's layers, including the crust, mantle, and core, and describes how convection currents in the mantle drive plate movements. An activity is included to help visualize these movements. The video also emphasizes the importance of preparing a family emergency bag for tectonic events like earthquakes. The lesson concludes with a summary of key concepts and takeaways.

Who proposed the theory of continental drift?

• Charles Darwin

• Isaac Newton

• Alfred Wegener

• Harry Hess

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

• Asthenosphere

• Crust

• Core

• Mantle

Which layer of the Earth is responsible for the movement of tectonic plates?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Core

• Lithosphere

What process in the Earth's mantle causes the movement of tectonic plates?

• Evaporation

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Convection

What happens to hot fluids in the process of convection?

• They solidify

• They evaporate

• They rise

• They sink

In the activity, which color pen is used to indicate rising mantle materials?

• Yellow

• Red

• Green

• Blue

What type of movement occurs between the Eurasian and North American plates?

• Convergent

• Divergent

• Static

• Transform

Which of the following is considered an essential item in a family emergency bag?

• Face mask

• Board game

• Video game console

• Novel

What natural events are associated with tectonic activities?

• Tsunamis

• Hurricanes

• Floods

• Droughts

What is the purpose of a family emergency bag?

• To organize school supplies

• To carry groceries

• To prepare for tectonic activities

• To store valuables