Quiz B--Unit 2, L.1-3: Plate Tectonics / Dynamic Earth

Quiz B--Unit 2, L.1-3: Plate Tectonics / Dynamic Earth

7th Grade

15 Qs

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Quiz B--Unit 2, L.1-3: Plate Tectonics / Dynamic Earth

Quiz B--Unit 2, L.1-3: Plate Tectonics / Dynamic Earth

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Geography

7th Grade

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Jase Brenden

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who proposed the hypothesis of continental drift?

Charles Darwin

Alfred Wegener

Isaac Newton

Marie Curie

2.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Pangaea?

A volcanic eruption

A type of rock

The hypothesis of continental drift

The most recent supercontinent to have existed

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What evidence did Wegener use from coastlines to support continental drift?

Shapes of continents and continental shelves

Colors of coastlines

Lengths of coastlines

Elevation of coastlines

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which mountain range in Europe aligns with the Appalachian Mountains in North America, supporting continental drift?

Rocky Mountains

Andes Mountains

Himalayas

Caledonian range

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What evidence supported continental drift regarding glacial features and coal deposits?

Presence of diamonds

Glacial grooves and sediments

Sand dunes

Coral reefs

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one major criticism of Wegener's continental drift hypothesis by scientists?

Lack of evidence from coastlines

Unknown driving forces

Excessive evidence

Consistent measurements

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did widespread acceptance of Wegener's ideas occur, following his death?

20 years

30 years

40 years

50 years

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