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Science Quiz 2 - Unit 3 Earthquakes and Fossils

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1
What theory proposed by Alfred Wegener explains the movement of continents?
Fossil record theory
Continental drift
Plate tectonics
Sea floor spreading
2
Which evidence supports the theory of continental drift?
Glacial deposits in warm climates
All of the above
Similar mountain ranges on different continents
The presence of fossilized plants in Antarctica
3
What is a hotspot?
A location of frequent earthquakes
A high-pressure zone in the atmosphere
A warm area in a cold ocean
A volcanic area beneath tectonic plates
4
How does the fossil record provide evidence for tectonic activity?
Fossils tell us about air pressure
Fossils indicate water content in soil
Fossils from similar species found on different continents
Fossils show the size of rocks
5
What usually occurs at the focus of an earthquake?
The highest elevation
The greatest seismic activity
The origin of seismic waves
The largest tides
6
What type of rock is typically associated with fossils?
Igneous
Volcanic
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
7
What is a volcanic eruption?
The expulsion of magma from the Earth's surface
The compression of tectonic plates
The formation of new rock layers
The lifting of large rocks
8
What is an earthquake?
A type of rock
A sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust
A large landform
A volcanic explosion
9
Which scale is used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake?
Beaufort Scale
Richter Scale
Fujita Scale
Mohs Scale
10
What do fossils help scientists understand?
Current biological processes
Future ecosystem changes
Past climates and environments
Only the age of rocks