Plate Motion Unit Assessment

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What is the Earth's outer layer made of?

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The Earth's outer layer is made of hard, solid rock.

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What happens when tectonic plates move apart?

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When tectonic plates move apart, it can create new landforms such as rift valleys and mid-ocean ridges.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is a cross section?

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A cross section is a cut through an object that shows its internal structure.

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What can patterns on a geological map indicate?

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Patterns on a geological map can indicate areas of volcanic activity and earthquakes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is the significance of GPS data in geology?

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GPS data helps geologists track the movement of tectonic plates.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What is volcanic activity?

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Volcanic activity refers to the eruption of magma from beneath the Earth's crust.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is the shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is the lithosphere?

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The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What is a rift valley?

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A rift valley is a lowland region that forms where tectonic plates move apart.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3