WorksheetsPlate Tectonics
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 17mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Scientists recently discovered that rock collected from mountains in West Texas matched rocks found in Eastern Antarctica. This discovery provides evidence of -
a)
coastal erosion
b)
plate tectonics
c)
ocean currents
d)
glacial melting
2.
Eighth graders have been studying about the theory of plate tectonics. Of the following statements, which ones would be the BEST conclusions to the lesson?
1. There are small amounts of movement at the plates' edges
2. Geologic activity causes stress to build and stores energy at the edges
3.There is no geologic activity located at the plates' edges
4. Geologic stress and stored energy is released (earthquakes) at the edges
**Note - the order of these numbers 1-4 will be switched on the Unit test so READ
1. There are small amounts of movement at the plates' edges
2. Geologic activity causes stress to build and stores energy at the edges
3.There is no geologic activity located at the plates' edges
4. Geologic stress and stored energy is released (earthquakes) at the edges
**Note - the order of these numbers 1-4 will be switched on the Unit test so READ
a)
1 and 4
b)
1 and 3
c)
3 and 4
d)
3 and 2
3.
Which scientist is credited for first proposing the Continental Drift Theory?
a)
Albert Einstein
b)
Alfred Wegener
c)
Abraham Ortelius
d)
Harry Hess
4.
At a transform boundary, earthquakes are produced from 2 plates sliding past each other. The pressure that builds up from these plates is an example of -
a)
kinetic energy
b)
potential energy
c)
gravity
d)
intertia
5.
Henry Hess' sea floor spreading hypothesis suggests that new ocean crust is added at long ridges of volcanic vents, pushing older crust to each side. hess' hypothesis provides evidence for which theory?
a)
Atomic Theory
b)
Big Bang Theory
c)
Theory of Continental Drift
d)
Theory of Relativity
6.
Earth's magnetic field has North and South poles that have reversed several times. These reversals are recorded in rocks along the mid-ocean ridges. These facts most closely correlate with which theory?
a)
Continental Drift by Alfred Wegener
b)
Seafloor Spreading as proposed by Harry Hess
c)
Plate Tectonics by Marie Curie
d)
Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) by Robert Peary
7.
Which of the following statements CANNONT be explained by the following diagram?
a)
Rocks on the seafloor are aligned according to magnetic field orientation
b)
Rocks on the seafloor are younger than rocks founds on land
c)
Younger rocks are found closest to seafloor trenches
d)
Rocks found on the ocean floor are all approximately the same age
8.
Alfred Wegener's "Continental Drift" hypothesis was not accepted until 4 decades after his death. What was the main reason the scientific world was reluctant to accept his hypothesis?
a)
Wegener was not a geologist and so was not respected
b)
Scientists did not have the ability to date rocks and fossils
c)
Wegener could not explain how the continental plates moved
d)
Oceans were too deep for scienctists to accurately prove sea floor spreading
9.
What are Convergent Boundaries?
a)
Boundaries that rub together and slide past each other causing earthquakes
b)
Boundaries that come together (crash like a head on collision) forming mountains
c)
Boundaries that spread apart and move away from each other causing mid-ocean ridges
10.
What are Divergent Boundaries?
a)
When plates come together
b)
When plates divide
c)
When plates rub against each other causing earthquakes
11.
What are transform boundaries?
a)
When plates come together forming mountains
b)
When plates rub against each other causing earthquakes
c)
When plates divide causing mid-ocean ridges
12.
The processes of weather, erosion, and deposition can change landforms. What inference can be made for the area in the diagram?
a)
The weathering, erosion and deposition of the higher rock face will eventually stop, and the area will remain unchanged.
b)
The highest part of the structure is being eroded by the forces of water, wind, and plant roots which will be deposited to a different location.
c)
In time, the elevation of the hill structure will decrease if the process of weathering continues.
d)
The rocks are being weathered by the forces of water, wind, and plant roots.
13.
Use the topographic map below to predict how the land form may be reshaped by weathering.
a)
Weathering could reshape the top of the landform to increase elevation
b)
Weathering could reshape the top of the landform to decrease elevation
c)
Weathering could reshape the right side of the landform to create a cave
d)
Weathering could reshape the landform to create a canyon
14.
The diagram below shows a model of the movement of two tectonic plates. When the plates COLLIDE, one plate often moves below the other plate. The rising magma that can result from this type of plate movement may produce -
a)
fossil layers
b)
volcanic islands
c)
deep-sea sediment
d)
seafloor spreading
15.
Which of the following landforms are most likely to be found at a convergent plate boundary?
a)
Fault line
b)
Mid-ocean ridge
c)
Mountain
d)
Rift Valley
16.
In an area known as The Ring of Fire, volcanic island chains have formed in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. What most likely caused this to happen?
a)
Convergent plate boundary
b)
Divergent plate boundary
c)
Transform plate boundary
d)
Mantle hot spot
17.
Where would the YOUNGEST ocean floor be found?
a)
I
b)
II
c)
III
d)
IV
18.
Which area on the terrain would show an area with a CONVERGENT plate boundary?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
19.
Which area on the terrain above would show an area with a divergent plate boundary?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
20.
Where would the ocean floor be the oldest?
a)
I
b)
II
c)
III
d)
IV
21.
The model below shows two continental plates. The folded mountains in this model form at which type of plate boundary?
a)
Transform boundary
b)
Divergent boundary
c)
Convergent plate boundary
22.
What part of the Earth's layers flows up out of a mid-ocean ridge to form new seafloor?
a)
Lithosphere
b)
Asthenosphere
23.
Where would the oldest sea floor be?
a)
Closest to the plate boundary gap (where the magma comes out)
b)
Farthest away from the gap
24.
T/F Sea floor is banded in a NSNSNS pattern. Many times in Earth's history these magnetic poles have reversed. This is recorded in the rocks that make up the sea floor.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
T/F Sea floor is banded in a NSNSNS pattern. The youngest seafloor is located farthest away from the divergent plate boundary gap (mid-ocean) ridge.
a)
True
b)
False
26.
What is not a possible landform formed from a convergent boundary?
a)
Mountain range
b)
volcano
c)
Volcanic island
d)
Earthquake
27.
The Theory of Plate Tectonics developed from synthesis of other theories. Which combination of the following theories was most directly responsible for the development of the Theory of Plate Tectonics?
a)
Continental Drift and Seafloor Spreading
b)
Pangea and Special Relativity
c)
Heliocentric Solar System and Continental Drift
d)
Darwin's Theory of Natural Selection and Germ Theory
28.
T/F Continental Drift Theory was proposed by Alfred Wegener as a result of the discovery of the same type fossils located on different continents, a jigsaw puzzle appearance of the continents (as if they fit together), and glacial deposits found in tropical areas.
a)
True
b)
False
29.
Which Scientist was credited for first proposing Continental Drift Theory?
a)
Albert Einstein
b)
Alfred Wegener
c)
Niels Bohr
d)
Sir Isaac Newton
30.
Which scientist was credited with proposing the Theory of seafloor spreading?
a)
Alfred Wegener
b)
Abraham Ortelius
c)
Harry Hess
d)
Herold Smith
31.
When pressure is released during an earthquake, the type of energy displayed would be -
a)
kinetic
b)
potential
c)
gravity
d)
inertia
32.
When energy builds up as a result of a transform boundary moving, the type of energy stored would be -
a)
kinetic
b)
potential
c)
gravity
d)
inertia
33.
When an earthquake occurs, the plates that were once stuck, are releasing their energy. The sudden movement of the plates is caused by -
a)
The mass of the plates
b)
The weight of the plates
c)
Unbalanced forces
d)
Gravitational force
34.
Erosion can carve out valleys between two mountains. What type of erosion is this?
a)
The physical weathering of the 2 mountains formed the valley
b)
The melting of the 2 mountains formed the valley between them
c)
The process of chemical weathering produced the valley between the 2 mountains
d)
The valley was produced from the river cooling the surface rocks of the 2 mountains
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