Earth's Dynamic Systems (plate tectonics)

Earth's Dynamic Systems (plate tectonics)

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6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A family wants to pan for gold during their next vacation. To plan their vacation, they decide they want to research different locations in the United States. Which would be the best question about gold distribution to research in order to find the most gold?

Back

Which states have the highest concentration of gold distribution?

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Students are studying plate movements. Which student correctly identified what causes seafloor spreading to occur?

Back

Student 3

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was responsible for Earthquake B?

Back

Two plates sliding past one another

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which geological process is primarily responsible for the formation of mountain ranges?

Back

Plate tectonics

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

During an earthquake, which type of seismic wave is typically the first to be detected by seismographs?

Back

P-waves

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why are some areas more prone to earthquakes?

Back

Location near tectonic plate boundaries

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The map shows where glaciers existed 250 million years ago. Which explanation is supported by the data in the map?

Back

There is evidence of glaciers in the areas identified on the map because the continents were once located near a polar region, but then over time the continents moved apart.

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