Plate Tectonics and Continental Drift Quiz

What are the three main types of plate boundaries?

• Volcanic boundaries, earthquake boundaries, and fault boundaries

• Oceanic boundaries, continental boundaries, and island boundaries

• Subduction boundaries, collision boundaries, and sliding boundaries

• Divergent boundaries, convergent boundaries, and transform boundaries

Explain the process of seafloor spreading and how it relates to plate boundaries.

• Seafloor spreading occurs at convergent boundaries where tectonic plates move towards each other.

• Seafloor spreading is the process of new oceanic crust being formed through volcanic activity and then moving away from the mid-ocean ridges. This process is related to plate boundaries as it occurs at divergent boundaries where tectonic plates move apart from each other.

• Seafloor spreading is caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and has no relation to plate boundaries.

• Seafloor spreading is a result of erosion and has no connection to plate boundaries.

Describe the characteristics of a transform plate boundary and provide an example of where it can be found.

• Plates that slide past each other. San Andreas Fault in California, USA

• Great Barrier Reef in Australia

• Convergent plates. Mount Everest in Nepal

• Divergent plates.

  Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean

What evidence supports the theory of continental drift?

• Evidence from ancient aliens

• The movement of the moon

• Fit of the continents, matching geological formations, and distribution of fossils and ancient climates

• The discovery of lost cities

How do fossil records provide evidence for continental drift?

• By analyzing the composition of volcanic rocks

• By studying the layers of sedimentary rocks

• By measuring the depth of the ocean floor

• By showing the same species of plants and animals found on different continents

Explain the significance of matching rock formations on different continents in supporting the theory of continental drift.

• The theory of continental drift is not supported by the matching rock formations on different continents

• The significance of matching rock formations on different continents supports the theory of continental drift by providing evidence of past connections and subsequent movement of the continents.

• The matching rock formations are just a coincidence and do not provide any evidence for continental drift

• Matching rock formations on different continents have no significance in supporting the theory of continental drift

How are mountain ranges formed as a result of plate tectonics?

• Mountain ranges are formed by volcanic eruptions

• Mountain ranges are the result of erosion and weathering over millions of years

• Tectonic plates collide or move towards each other, causing the Earth's crust to fold and uplift.

• Tectonic plates move away from each other, causing the Earth's crust to sink and form valleys

Describe the role of convergent plate boundaries in the formation of mountain ranges.

• Convergent plate boundaries result in the formation of deserts, not mountain ranges

• Convergent plate boundaries lead to the formation of mountain ranges through subduction and collision.

• Convergent plate boundaries cause the formation of ocean trenches, not mountain ranges

• Convergent plate boundaries have no role in the formation of mountain ranges

How does the movement of tectonic plates contribute to the occurrence of earthquakes?

• The movement of tectonic plates causes the Earth's rotation to slow down, leading to earthquakes.

• The movement of tectonic plates has no effect on earthquakes.

• The movement of tectonic plates creates a protective barrier against earthquakes.

• The movement of tectonic plates causes stress to build up along plate boundaries.

Explain the concept of subduction zones and their relationship to earthquakes.

• Subduction zones are locations where tectonic plates slide past each other, resulting in earthquakes.

• Subduction zones are areas where tectonic plates move away from each other, causing earthquakes.

• Subduction zones are regions where tectonic plates are stationary, leading to earthquakes.

• Subduction zones are areas where one tectonic plate is being forced underneath another, causing intense pressure and friction that can lead to earthquakes.