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Pangaea, Plate Tectonics, Constructive Forces - CGC1D0
Pangaea, Plate Tectonics, Constructive Forces - CGC1D0
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Quit to test retention of physical geography and basic theory.
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Alfred Wegner proposed the theory of:
Jigsaw Fit
Continental Drift
Pangaea
Plate Tectonics Theory
2
The thickest layer of the Earth is...
Inner Core
Crust
Outer Core
Mantle
3
Thrust faults are often associated with _____ boundaries.
convergent
I have no idea what I am doing.
divergent
transverse
4
An earthquake is the _______.
How Tsunamis are made.
Evidence of future volcanic activity.
Build up of pressure from tectonic plates.
Sudden release of pressure.
5
Strike-slip faults are often associated with _____ boundaries.
transverse
divergent
I am sad; I don't study enough. :(
convergent
6
The scientist responsible for the Plate Tectonics Thoery is:
Tuzo Wilson
Tuzo Wegner
Tuzo Wegner
Alfred Wilson
7
Volcanoes are...
Vents through which magma is transported to the surface.
All of the above.
The result of tectonics activity.
The structure through which lava spills onto the surface.
8
Tsunamis are evidence for...
Continental Drift Theory.
Plate Tectonics Theory.
9
Glaciers and Ice Sheets are evidence for...
Continental Drift Theory.
Plate Tectonics Theory.
10
Convergent plate movement is...
when two tectonic plates try to move past each other.
when tectonic plates move toward each other.
when tectonic plates move away from each other.
when my teacher talks, I snap chat and stair out the window.
11
The continents were once all connected as one large land mass called...
Pangea
Pangaea
Pangeeya
Pangiya
12
The Earth's outer shell is made up of...
about 5 plates, 7 continents and 5 oceans.
None of these.
about 20 plates, both oceanic and continental.
convection currents and continents
13
Faulting and Fault lines are evidence for...
Plate Tectonics Theory.
Continental Drift Theory.
14
Iceland is located on top of a _____, and is slowly being pulled apart.
Both of these.
Plate Boundary
None of these.
Fault Line
15
It is likely that _____ are caused by the unequal distribution of the heat within the Earth.
Reduction
Conviction
Convection
Conduction
16
The edges of the tectonic plates are referred to as the:
fractures
fault lines
edges
boundaries
17
Normal faults are often associated with _____ boundaries.
I am almost 99% sure I have never heard of these before.
convergent
transverse
divergent
18
Continental drift explains...
The mechanism behind the movement.
How different fossils ended up around the world.
How the continents moved to present day locations.
Where the continents will end up.
19
Volcanoes are evidence for...
Continental Drift Theory.
Plate Tectonics Theory.
20
The jigsaw fit between South America and Africa was one of the proofs Wegner used for...
Continental Drift Theory
Plate Tectonics Theory
Faulting and Folding
Volcanoes
21
Divergent plate movement is...
when tectonic plates try to move past each other.
No idea?????
when tectonic plates move toward each other.
when tectonic plates move away from each other.
22
Mountain chains found in eastern Canada and Scandinavia are evidence for...
Plate Tectonics Theory.
Continental Drift Theory.
23
The core of the Earth is thought to be liquid metal.
FALSE
TRUE
24
Eurasian Plate is mostly continent, with some oceans and lakes; its classified as:
Oceanic Plate
Continental Plate
Mixed Continental
Mixed Oceanic
25
The pacific plate has the pacific ocean on it, and some small islands. It is classified as:
Oceanic Plate
Continental Continent
Continental Plate
Oceanic Continent
26
The crust is the thinnest layer of the earth, and also where we live.
TRUE
FALSE
27
Fossils found on different continents are evidence for...
Continental Drift Theory.
Plate Tectonics Theory.
28
Transverse plate movement is...
when tectonic plates move away from each other.
when tectonic plates move toward each other.
when tectonic plates try to move past each other.
So...this is something we learned in class right???
29
A mountain can be formed through what geologic processes?
Volcanoes & Tsunamis.
Tsunamis & Earthquakes.
Volcanoes & Earthquakes.
Volcanoes & Faulting and Folding.
30
The following are examples of continental drift evidence except...
Similar Mountain Ranges
Volcanoes
Fossils
Ice Sheets
31
The mantle is so hot that it is is made of...
Iron
Lava
Gold
Magma
32
Tsunami's are strong enough to...
Extinguish volcanoes....
Destroy cities, like in Japan and Thailand.
Change the course of rivers...
Wash mountains away....
33
What is a Tsunami?
I don't know what a tsunami is. :(
A wave generated by underwater earthquake in the ocean.
A wave generated by underwater volcano erupting.
A wave generated by underwater earthquakes in a lake.
34
The Altiplano is a volcanic studded plaine located in:
Asia
South America
Africa
North America
35
One of the four proofs for continental drift is...
Volcanoes
Fault Lines
Earthquakes
Ice Sheets
