Dynamic Planet

What is the theory that explains how the Earth's lithosphere is divided into large, rigid plates that move relative to each other?

• Crustal Movement

• Continental Drift

• Earthquake Theory

• Plate Tectonics

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which subduction zone is known for being one of the most seismically active areas in the world?

• Arctic Ring of Fire

• Indian Ring of Fire

• Pacific Ring of Fire

• Atlantic Ring of Fire

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What type of volcano is characterized by its steep slopes and explosive eruptions?

• Lava dome volcano

• Caldera volcano

• Shield volcano

• Stratovolcano

What scale is commonly used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes?

• Celsius scale

• Fahrenheit scale

• Richter scale

• Kelvin scale

What is the name for the circular motion of water in the ocean caused by wind patterns and the Earth's rotation?

• Water vortex

• Whirlpools

• Tidal waves

• Ocean currents

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which tectonic plate is the largest and includes most of the Pacific Ocean floor?

• Arctic Plate

• Pacific Plate

• Indian Plate

• Atlantic Plate

What is the term for a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves?

• earthquake

• volcano eruption

• tsunami

• tornado

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the name for the boundary where two tectonic plates are moving away from each other?

• Subduction zone

• Transform boundary

• Convergent boundary

• Divergent boundary

Which ocean current is responsible for bringing warm water from the Gulf of Mexico to the coast of Europe?

• Pacific Equatorial Current

• Arctic Current

• Gulf Stream

• North Atlantic Drift

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the term for the molten rock beneath the Earth's surface that erupts through a volcano?

• magma

• core

• igneous

• lava

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