Earth's Internal Structure and Plate Tectonics

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Charlene Mahan
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Social Studies
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
30 sec • 1 pt
Which layer of the Earth is a semi-solid, has plasticity, and could be represented in a model with toothpaste? (HInt: Layer #7)
2.
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20 sec • 1 pt
The hypothesis that states that the continents once formed a single landmass, broke up, and drifted to their present locations by floating on the oceanic crust.
3.
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20 sec • 1 pt
A theory stating that the earth's surface is broken into plates that move due to convection currents, gravity, density, temperature, rock cycle, ridge push, and slab pull.
4.
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20 sec • 1 pt
The German scientist who proposed the continental drift hypothesis in 1912.
5.
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30 sec • 1 pt
What is NOT likely to happen at a divergent boundary?
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
3 mins • 1 pt
In sea-floor spreading, molten material rises from the mantle and erupts
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
30 sec • 1 pt
Plate movement is caused by _____
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is used as evidence of seafloor spreading?
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10.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
30 sec • 1 pt
The Himalayan mountains have some of the highest peaks like Mt. Everest, on which type of convergent boundary are they located?
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