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WorksheetsEarth's plates
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Pieces of Earth's surface that move are called..
fossils
trenches
tectonic plates
Which of these does NOT provide evidence that the continents drifted to their present locations?(1 Point)
deep ocean trenches
current weather
similar fossils on multiple continents
landform data
Which of these types of rock would most likely be the youngest?
rock on an oceanic plate that is closest from a trench
rock on an oceanic plate that is farthest from a mid-ocean ridge
rock on an oceanic plate that is close to a mid-ocean ridge
Which type of plate boundary movement is shown in the image, and what type of landform is most likely to occur here?
plates moving away from each other; formation of a trench
plates moving away from each other; formation of an island volcanic arc
plates moving toward each other; formation of a continental volcanic arc
The movement of Earth's plates happens
quickly
slowly
doesn't move
Which processes are best explained by the theory of plate tectonics?
changes in air pressure
traffic jams
earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
life cycles of plants
Which statement explains why tectonic plates move?
Plates move because landforms cause them to move in different directions.
Plates move because they are slowly expanding and growing larger.
Plates move because Earth's interior is slowly recycling.
As rock moves further from mid ocean ridges, the age of rock...
increases
decreases
doesn't change
Why is mid ocean ridge rock the youngest?
due to the process of sea floor spreading
due to the process of weathering and erosion
due to the process of weather and climate
Energy deep within Earth drive temperature and density differences in Earth's interior.
true
false
Earth's interior slowly ___________itself.
destroys
recycles
freezes
These cycles of hot magma rising and cooler crust sinking is called a
tricycle
bicycle
convection cycle
daily cycle
What is this a picture of?
convection cycle
daily cycle
space satellite
the moon
