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When two continental plates collide, mountains form. This type of boundary is called a
convergent
divergent
mountain
transform
2
This type of variable is the one that changes in response to something else in the experiment.
independent
dependent
control
3
When an oceanic plate meets a continental plate, this is what usually occurs,
subduction
separation
convection
collision
4
Seafloor spreading occurs at the mid-ocean ridge. This is formed at what type of boundary?
transform
convergent
rift valley
divergent
5
When a scientist finds new evidence to support a theory, what effect does it have on the theory
The theory will become a law.
The theory will no longer be studied by scientists.
The theory will be adjusted, and still accepted.
Science will create a brand new theory.
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The movement of tectonic plates is caused by
convection in the inner core.
them floating on the ocean.
convection currents in the mantle.
the rotation of the Earth.
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Seismic activity can occur almost anywhere. Where does most of Earth's seismic activity occur?
Along mountain ranges.
Along tectonic plate boundaries.
Along edges of continents.
Along edges of the ocean.
8
The transfer of heat through a gas or liquid in a circular motion is known as
heat transfer
conduction
radiation
convection
9
Volcanoes often form near tectonic plate boundaries. Which fact is also true about volcanoes?
Volcanoes erupt molten material out vents on Earth's surface
Volcanoes are made out of black diamonds.
The lava in volcanoes comes from the outer core.
Magma becomes gas and rises through a weak spot in the crust
10
The first step of the Sceintific Method is
Analyze data
<p>Form a hypothesis</p>
Ask a question
Infer some information
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The San Andreas Fault is a transform boundary. This type of boundary is known for
earthquakes
mountains
seafloor spreading
volcanoes
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If I say it is hot outside, I am making a(n)
guess
inference
observation
hypothesis
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The thickest of Earth's interior layers. It's made of molten rock and convection occurs here.
The mantle
The inner core.
The outer core
The crust.
14
Which one was
NOT
a piece of proof that Wegener used to prove his Theory of Continental Drift?
the continents fit like a puzzle
T-Rex fossils were found in Australia
the same rock stratigraphy on different continents
identical fossils on different continents
15
The Earth's crust is broken up into multiple pieces called
oceans
lithosphere
continents
tectonic plates
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Earthquakes can happen at all plate boundaries. A break in the crust along which rocks move isa
focus
hole
fault
epicenter