WorksheetsMFU1: Lesson 3 Quizizz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which of these does not provide evidence that the continents drifted to their present locations?
current weather
landform data
deep-ocean trenches
similar fossils on multiple continents
The diagram shows two tectonic plates moving. 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 folded mountains
plates moving toward each other; formation of a continental volcanic arc
Which processes are best explained by the theory of plate tectonics?
life cycles of plants
food chains and webs
changes in air pressure
earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
Which of these types of rock would most likely be the youngest?
rock on an oceanic plate that is close to a mid-ocean ridge
rock on an oceanic plate that is farthest from a mid-ocean ridge
rock on a continental plate that is next to a deep ocean trench
rock on a continental plate that is colliding with another continental plate
Which statement explains why tectonic plates move?
Plates move because Earth’s interior is slowly cycling.
Plates move because they are slowly expanding and growing larger.
Plates move because landforms cause them to move in different directions.
Plates move because of the weight of the oceans pressing on parts of Earth’s surface.
Tectonic plates are made up of rigid slabs of ______, the outer most layer of Earth's surface.
Atmosphere
Ozone
Mantle
Lithosphere
