Plate Tectonic Crustal Features

Quiz
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Science
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
Standards-aligned
Charles Martinez
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5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The diagram below models the movement of two tectonic
plates. What is occurring as a result of the plate collision?
A mid-ocean ridge is forming.
Subduction is occurring because oceanic crust is
denser than continental crust.
A divergent boundary is forming.
A transform boundary is forming due to two plates
sliding past one another.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The diagram represents several plate boundaries and the
common crustal features that result from tectonic activity. Which letter represents a divergent plate boundary?
W
X
Y
Z
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The diagram represents several plate boundaries and the
common crustal features that result from tectonic activity. Which number represents the part of the ocean floor that is the oldest?
1
2
3
4
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The most recently formed crust of the Earth would be
found —
where plates moving sideways passed each other
where one plate is going under another plate
where two plates are pushing directly toward each other
where two plates are moving away from each other in
opposite directions
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Aleutian Arc is a large volcanic arc which consists of a
grouping of active and dormant volcanoes that have formed along the Aleutian Trench. The Aleutian Arc is a distinguishing feature of the state of
Alaska illustrated above. Alaska is part of the North American Plate. To the South of the
Aleutian Arc is the Pacific Plate. The Aleutian Arc was formed as the Pacific Plate traveled North and the North American Plate traveled West. Based on the information above, which type of plate
boundary caused the formation of the Aleutian Arc?
Divergent Boundary
Transform Boundary
Convergent Boundary
Strike-Slip Fault Boundary
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
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