GRADE 10 SCIENCE QUIZ #1

The ______________ is a theory that explains the different processes that cause the formation of different geologic features and phenomena.

• Plate tectonics theory

• Plates tectonic theory

In 1915, _________, a German meteorologist and geophysicist, hypothesized and suggested that the landmasses of Earth were once merged into a supercontinent

• a. Alfred Wegener

• b. Charles Thomson

• c. Harry Hess

This supercontinent began to break apart and formed smaller fragments of landmasses.

• a. Pangea

• b. Pangaea

• c. Panggaea

What are the types of Lithospheric Plates?

What kind of rock found in continental lithosphere?

• Granite

• Basalt rock

• Igneous rock

What kind of rock is in the picture?

• Granite

• Basalt rock

• Igneous rock

• Sedimentary rock

What is the average thickness of oceanic lithosphere?

• 6-10km

• 7-10km

• 8-10km

What is the average density of continental lithosphere?

The following plates belong to the primary plates except:

• Antarctic plate

• South American plate

• Nazca plate

• Pacific plate

Give at least 5 Primary Plates