Lesson 3 Review

Question 1

Which processes are best explained by the theory of plate tectonics?

Accepted Answer

Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

Question 2

Both deep-ocean trenches and mountain ranges can form where plates ...

Accepted Answer

Move towards each other

Question 3

Where are eruptions most likely to happen?

Accepted Answer

Along the Aleutian Trench

Question 4

In regards to a mid ocean ridge, which type of rock is the youngest?

Accepted Answer

Closest to the ridge?

Question 5

Which fossils are evidence S. America and Africa were once connected?

Accepted Answer

Glossopteris, Mesosaurus, Cynognathus

Question 6

Both mid-ocean ridges and ocean basins can form where plates...

Accepted Answer

move away from each other

Question 7

Which of these does not provide evidence that the continents drifted to their present locations?

Accepted Answer

Current weather

Question 8

Fossils of the same age and type have been found ______ that are separated by vast _______

Accepted Answer

on continants, oceans

Question 9

Which type of movement is shown in the boundary?

Accepted Answer

oceanic plates moving towards eachother

Question 10

Which form of energy drives plate motion?

Accepted Answer

Energy from Earth's interior

Question 11

Which is evidence for the theory of plate tectonics, but does not suggest the continents were once connected?

Accepted Answer

Thin layer of sediment covering ocean floor indicating relatively young

Questions 11