The movement of tectonic plates is caused by:

convection currents in the mantle.

As a result of the tilt of Earth's axis

The northern and southern hemispheres have opposite seasons

When comparing rotation and revolution, which of the following statements is true?

Rotation takes one day and revolution takes one year

Why isn't the Summer Solstice the hottest day of the year?

The Earth takes time to gain energy

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1
What is the result of convergent plate boundaries?
mountains and seismic activity
faults and earthquakes
mid ocean ridges
2
Transform boundaries occur when
plates slide past each other
plates collide
plates move apart
3
The Summer Solstice occurs on June 21st each year. After that date the hours of daylight
decrease
remain the same
increase
4
The movement of tectonic plates is caused by:
convection currents in the mantle.
strong global winds.
radiation from the sun.
heat in the inner core.
5
As a result of the tilt of Earth's axis
The Northern Hemisphere is always cold, and Southern hot
Winter last longer in the northern hemisphere
Both hemispheres experience seasons at the same time
The northern and southern hemispheres have opposite seasons
6
Which natural processes occur as a result of tectonic plate movement?
earthquakes
earthquakes and volcanoes
hurricanes and tornadoes
hurricanes
7
A day on Earth is the same as a day on all planets.
False
True
8
When comparing rotation and revolution, which of the following statements is true?
Rotation takes 365 days and revolution takes 12 hrs.
Rotation takes one day and revolution takes one year
Rotation takes one year and revolution takes 365 days
Rotation takes 12 hrs, and revolution takes 365 days
9
Why isn't the Summer Solstice the hottest day of the year?
The Earth takes time to gain energy
The temperature is hottest during the equinox
Temperature depends on the weather conditions
10
What type of plate boundary happen when two plates move apart?
transform
convergent
divergent
11
Which of the following is part of a transform plate boundary?
the Marianas Trench
the San Andreas Fault
The Andes Mountains
the Mid-Atlantic Ridge
12
What causes seasons on Earth?
The distance of Earth from the Sun
The tilt of Earth's Axis
The type of weather
The location on Earth

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