Major Tectonic Plates

Which of the Earth’s layers is MOST responsible for the movement of continental plates that result in mountain building? SC.7.E.6.5

• the crust

• the mantle

• the inner core

• the outer core

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Which change in the Earth’s surface is NOT caused by the movement of the crustal plates? SC.7.E.6.5

• glaciers

• mountains

• earthquakes

• volcanic activity

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Which of these geologic areas is where rock is recycled by one tectonic plate sliding underneath another tectonic plate? SC.7.E.6.5

• rift valley

• a strike-slip fault

• a subduction zone

• a divergent boundary

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How does the movement of tectonic plates create new mountains? SC.7.E.6.5

• When the plates move apart, rocks from the crust pile up to fill in the gap.

• When continental plates crash into each other, rocks from the crust pile up.

• When one plate slides past another in the opposite direction, the crust piles up.

• When one plate gets pulled underneath another, the crust piles up underneath the top plate.

Earth’s physical features are continuously changing due to the movement of crustal plates. The diagram below represents two crustal plates moving.

Which type of boundary is represented by the arrows? SC.7.E.6.5

• Conform boundary

• Transform boundary

• Convergent boundary

• Divergent boundary

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Earth’s physical features are continuously changing due to the movement of crustal plates. The diagram below represents two crustal plates moving.

Which type of boundary is represented by the arrows? SC.7.E.6.5

• Conform boundary

• Transform boundary

• Convergent boundary

• Divergent boundary

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The theory that Earth’s crust is broken into pieces that move around is called________________ SC.7.E.6.5

• theory

• evolution

• steady state

• plate tectonics

Earthquakes release a large amount of energy in the Earth’s crust. Where does this energy come from? SC.7.E.6.5

• the movement of tectonic plates

• intense radiation from the Sun

• strong water currents in the ocean

• the gravitational attraction of the Moon

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There are several types of tectonic plate boundaries. Which statement below shows the correct definition of a tectonic plate boundary? SC.7.E.6.5

• At a divergent boundary, plates collide into each other.

• At a transform boundary, plates slide past each other.

• At a convergent boundary, plates move apart.

• At a divergent boundary, one plate sinks under another plate.

Which types of surface changes in Earth’s crust are a direct result of tectonic plates? SC.7.E.6.5

• Oxbow lakes, deltas, and flood plains.

• Desertification, deforestation, and deflation.

• Sea stacks, sand bars and sand dunes.

• Mountain building, volcanoes, and earthquakes

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