Plate Tectonics
Movement of Tectonic Plate
Global Weather Patterns
Remediation
Remediation
Layers of Earth
100
A boundary formed when two plates move past each other
A. Ocean basin
B. Divergent boundary
C. Transform boundary
D. Convergent boundary
E. Tectonic plates
C. Transform boundary
100
________________________ and ________________________ can be formed at convergent boundaries.
A. convergent boundary
B. tectonic plates
C. mountains
D. ocean basins
E. transform boundary
F. volcanoes
G. earthquake
F. volcanoes
C. mountains
100
Which layer is composed primarily of liquid nickel and iron?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
C. 3
200
A valley or depression between continents
A. Ocean basin
B. Divergent boundary
C. Transform boundary
D. Convergent boundary
E. Tectonic plates
A. Ocean basin
200
When plates move past each other, an ______________________________ can occur.
A. convergent boundary
B. tectonic plates
C. mountains
D. ocean basins
E. transform boundary
F. volcanoes
G. earthquake
G. earthquake
200
What is the most likely effect the jet stream will have on the weather of Des Moines?
A. Des Moines will most likely have severe thunderstorms.
B. Des Moines will most likely have warm, dry weather.
C. Des Moines will most likely experience a sunny clear day.
D. Des Moines will most likely have warm, humid weather.
A. Des Moines will most likely have severe thunderstorms.
200
DOUBLE
How would a geologist best distinguish between the lithosphere and crust?
A. The lithosphere is liquid while the crust is solid.
B. The crust, along with the upper mantle, make up the lithosphere.
C. The lithosphere is the layer of the crust closest to the mantle.
D. The crust is along the surface of the Earth, while the lithosphere is near the core.
B. The crust, along with the upper mantle, make up the lithosphere.
300
A boundary formed when two plates collide.
A. Ocean basin
B. Divergent boundary
C. Transform boundary
D. Convergent boundary
E. Tectonic plates
D. Convergent boundary
300
The lithosphere of Earth is broken into seven major _______________________________.
A. convergent boundary
B. tectonic plates
C. mountains
D. ocean basins
E. transform boundary
F. volcanoes
G. earthquake
B. tectonic plates
300
DOUBLE
What is the most likely effect ocean currents have on land masses?
A. Areas where the Gulf Stream is closer to Florida will experience a cooler climate.
B. The British Isles have a warmer climate due to the closeness of the Gulf Stream’s waters.
C. Hurricanes will decrease in strength when they meet the Gulf Stream.
D. Cooler Gulf Stream waters will result in a decrease in temperatures along the US east coast and Gulf of Mexico.
B. The British Isles have a warmer climate due to the closeness of the Gulf Stream’s waters. The British Isles have a warmer climate due to the closeness of the Gulf Stream’s waters.
300
DOUBLE
What is the relationship between 2 of Earth's layers?
A. The core radiates heat which has a role in the convection of the mantle.
B. The inner and outer cores are both composed of solid iron.
C. The crust and mantle are the densest layers.
D. The lithosphere has convection due to heating and cooling, while the core radiates heat.
A. The core radiates heat which has a role in the convection of the mantle.
400
A boundary formed when two plates move away from each other.
A. Ocean basin
B. Divergent boundary
C. Transform boundary
D. Convergent boundary
E. Tectonic plates
B. Divergent boundary
400
DOUBLE
Plate tectonics is helpful in explaining many things we observe on Earth. Which of the following is the best example of something that results from tectonic plate movement?
A Seafloor spreading causes changes in coastlines.
B Erosion over time changes the shape of mountains.
C The dying out of some plants can affect animal populations.
D Rainfall amounts can change from year to year.
A Seafloor spreading causes changes in coastlines.
400
TRIPLE
Which of the following statements correctly describes how the jet stream effect local weather?
A. As the jet stream moves southward, it will bring with it colder temperatures.
B. Temperatures south of the jet stream are generally cooler than north of the system.
C. The jet stream moves storms into areas with its slow low-level winds.
D. Clear nice weather follows along the edge of the jet stream as its winds move eastward.
A. As the jet stream moves southward, it will bring with it colder temperatures. As the jet stream moves southward, it will bring with it colder temperatures.
400
What plate boundary is occurring?
A. Plate A is stationary and plate B is moving
B. Plates A and B are moving away from each other
C. Plates A and B are moving towards each other
D. Plates A and B are moving sideways to each other
C. Plates A and B are moving towards each other
500
The earthquakes experienced in California are related to tectonic plates, because these events are the result of what process?
A Two tectonic plates sliding past each other
B Tectonic plates melting as they slide into the mantle
C Tectonic plates being weathered over time
D Two tectonic plates pulling away from each other
A Two tectonic plates sliding past each other
500
DOUBLE
Alexandra is researching the effects plate tectonics have on the shape of Earth. Which of the following is a result of plate tectonics?
A The species of grass on an island
B Formation of mountains on land
C Earth’s core temperature
D The amount of precipitation over oceans
B Formation of mountains on land
500
TRIPLE
Could the difference in the temperature ranges at the 2 places be explained by one living closer to an ocean than the other student?
A. Yes, the temperature range is usually smaller the closer a place is to an ocean.
B. No, being closer to an ocean can makes the air warmer or colder than it would otherwise be but being closer to an ocean does not affect the temperature range.
C. No, how close a place is to an ocean does not have any effect on air temperature, so it cannot affect the temperature range.
D. Yes, the temperature range is usually larger the closer a place is to an ocean.
D. Yes, the temperature range is usually larger the closer a place is to an ocean.
500
DOUBLE
Select the statement that is TRUE
A. Volcanoes form where tectonic plates meet other plates
B. Volcanoes form where earthquakes are least likely to occur.
C. Volcanoes form below the surface of tectonic plates.
D. Volcanoes form in the middle of tectonic plates.
A. Volcanoes form where tectonic plates meet other plates