Earth Changes and Plate Tectonics Quiz

Describe how the theory of plate tectonics explains the formation of ocean basins.

• Through the process of erosion and sediment deposition.

• By the movement and interaction of tectonic plates.

• Due to the gravitational pull of the moon.

• Through the accumulation of organic material over time.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following provides evidence that Earth has changed over time?

• The presence of similar fossils on different continents.

• The current distribution of animal species.

• The daily weather patterns.

• The seasonal changes in temperature.

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Explain how the concept of superposition helps scientists understand Earth's history.

• It shows that older layers of rock are found above younger layers.

• It indicates that all rock layers are the same age.

• It helps determine the relative ages of rock layers.

• It suggests that rock layers form in random order.

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Analyze the impact of plate tectonics on the occurrence of earthquakes.

• Earthquakes are caused by the gravitational pull of the sun.

• Earthquakes occur due to the movement and interaction of tectonic plates.

• Earthquakes are a result of volcanic eruptions.

• Earthquakes happen because of changes in atmospheric pressure.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the role of fossil evidence in supporting the theory of continental drift.

• Fossils show that continents have always been in their current positions.

• Similar fossils found on different continents suggest they were once connected.

• Fossils indicate that continents move due to ocean currents.

• Fossils provide no information about continental movement.

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Describe how volcanic eruptions are related to plate tectonics.

• Volcanic eruptions occur randomly and are not related to plate movements.

• Volcanic eruptions are caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

• Volcanic eruptions are a result of changes in weather patterns.

• Volcanic eruptions happen due to the gravitational pull of the moon.

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How does the process of mountain building occur according to the theory of plate tectonics?

• Mountains form due to the accumulation of sediment.

• Mountains are built by the collision and interaction of tectonic plates.

• Mountains are created by the erosion of land.

• Mountains form due to the gravitational pull of the sun.

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Assess the significance of plate tectonics in the formation of supervolcanoes.

• Supervolcanoes form due to changes in atmospheric pressure.

• Supervolcanoes are a result of tectonic plate movements and hot spots.

• Supervolcanoes are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon.

• Supervolcanoes form due to the accumulation of organic material.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Explain how the concept of plate tectonics supports the idea that Earth has changed over time.

• Plate tectonics shows that Earth's surface has remained unchanged.

• Plate tectonics provides evidence of the movement and interaction of Earth's plates over time.

• Plate tectonics suggests that Earth's surface changes due to weather patterns.

• Plate tectonics indicates that Earth's surface changes due to the gravitational pull of the moon.

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Analyze the relationship between plate tectonics and the formation of hot spots.

• Hot spots form due to changes in atmospheric pressure.

• Hot spots are unrelated to plate tectonics.

• Hot spots form as a result of tectonic plate movements and mantle plumes.

• Hot spots are caused by the gravitational pull of the sun.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking