Quiz Plate tec/earth materials

During a geology class, Arjun learned about a layer of semi-solid molten rock within Earth's interior. The crust rides on this layer. What is this layer called?

• Lithosphere

• Core

• Mantle

• Crust

Fossils of the Mesosaurus were found in Permian-aged rocks in certain regions of Brazil and South America and nowhere else in the world. Which of the following best explains these findings.

• Mesosaurus frequently swam between the two continents.

• South America and Africa were once joined together.

• two separate populations evolved identically on two different continents.

• The coastlines of South America and Africa do not fit together.

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During a geology field trip, Emma and Daniel observed a region where two tectonic plates are moving apart. What geological feature are they most likely to find in this area?

• Volcanic island arc

• Mid-ocean ridge

• continental mountain ranges

• subduction zone

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What type of event will occur at this boundary?

• Earthquake
• Volcano Eruption
• Tornado
• Mountain Building

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Charlotte and Aria are studying the Himalayas in their geography class. What type of plate boundary is responsible for the formation of this mountain range?

• Plate

• Divergent

• Convergent

• Transform

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A divergent boundary occurs when plates ....

• Pull apart
• Come together
• Slide past each other
• subducting

Which of the following is the name of the ancient supercontinent formed 280 Million Years ago.

• Pangea

• Gondwanda

• Laurasia

• Neverland

Avery and Henry are studying plate tectonics in their geography class. They learn about different types of plate boundaries. What geologic feature/event would they most likely find at a divergent boundary between two pieces of oceanic crust?

• Rift Valley

• Mid-Ocean Ridge

• Island Arc

• Flat land

Process by which new ocean crust forms.

• Seafloor spreading

• Continental drift

• Mid-ocean ridge

• Rift

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What are Mid-Ocean Ridges?

• A chain of underwater waterfalls 
• A chain of underwater volcanos
• A chain of underwater mountains
• A chain of underwater rocks

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