Intro to Plate Tectonics

What was the new theory that completely transformed geology?

• Revolution

• Plate Tectonics Theory

• Plate Theory

• Tectonics Theory

According to the plate tectonics theory, the entire surface of the planet is divided into (a)   major plates that float on the molten interior.

True or False. Continents and sea floors are slowly drifting across the face of the planet.

• True

• False

200 million years ago, the earth looked like one super continent called (a)   .

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How was the Atlantic Ocean floor formed?

• Two plates either separate or collide creating an ocean basin.

• Two plates slide past each other creating an ocean basin.

• Two plates collide creating an ocean basin.

• Two plates separate creating an ocean basin.

San Andreas fault was created when plates

• collide

• separate

• slide past each other

100 million years ago, India moved towards Asia. The two continents collided with a colossal force resulting to the upheaval of the Earth's crust which we call the ______________.

• ocean basin

• San Andreas fault

• Himalayan Mountains

• mountains