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WorksheetsPlate Tectonics- Revision Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What causes the continents to move?
Volcanic eruptions
Rainfall
Hot rock rising
Tectonic plates colliding
What happens to the rock near the surface as it spreads in two directions?
It cools down
It goes sideways
It melts
It solidifies
What is carried deep into the earth when plates collide?
Gold
Carbon from dead plankton
Silver
Diamonds
What happens to the rock containing carbon from dead plankton as it descends?
It solidifies
It heats up
It cools down
It melts
What is released into the atmosphere during an eruption?
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen
Hydrogen
What is the result of the spreading process of the earth's crust?
Decrease in volcanic activity
Formation of new mountains
Earth's crust being dragged apart
Continents moving closer
What happens to the rock as it loses heat near the surface?
It solidifies
It spreads in two directions
It melts
It evaporates
What is the ultimate cause of the continents moving?
Volcanic eruptions
Hot rock rising
Tectonic plates colliding
Rainfall
What happens to the rock on the sea floor as it is carried deep into the earth?
It melts
It cools down
It heats up
It solidifies
What completes the remarkable cycle during an eruption?
Formation of new islands
Release of carbon dioxide
Decrease in temperature
Increase in atmospheric pressure
