WorksheetsEarth's Structure & Tectonic Plates
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 18mins
The map in the picture shows tectonic plate boundaries. This map would be useful in predicting the location of future
droughts
hurricanes
earthquakes
tornadoes
What does the theory of Continental Drift explain?
Ocean currents move continents around the planet
Convection works deep within the asthenosphere
Mid-ocean ridges force tectonic plates to move
Continents were once together and slowly drifted to where they are today
The super continent that existed when all continents were together was named
Gondwana
Laurasia
Eurasia
Pangea
The deeper you go into the earth, the greater the pressure.
Which is the earths crust?
A
B
C
D
Which layer is the Earth's Mantle?
A
B
C
D
Which layer is the Earth's Outer Core?
A
B
C
D
Which layer is Earth's Inner Core?
A
B
C
D
One piece of evidence for Plate Tectonics is that--
some continents appear to fit together like a puzzle.
we have video footage of the plates actually moving.
all continents have formed from volcanic eruptions.
the continents are no longer moving.
