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 _____ 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 _______.

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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