Tectonic

This is when two plates converge but one slides under the other due to density.

• Uplift

• Subduction

• Trench

• None of the above

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When plates converge and form mountains, scientists call it _______.

• Uplift

• Subduction

• Elevation

• None of the above

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This scientist built most of the evidence for continental drift.

• Alfred Wegener

• Sean Carroll

• Fred Calfred

• John Williams

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Which of these is a key piece of evidence of contiental drift?

• Continent shapes

• Fossil record

• Rock layers

• All of the above

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Describe the most likely relationship between these mountains and nearby tectonic plates.

• The mountains are probably formed by earthquakes

• The mountains are probably formed by the movement of glaciers

• The mountains are probably located near the edge of 2 tectonic plates.

• The mountains are probably formed by running water.

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Is there a pattern to the locations of earthquakes and volcanoes around the globe?

• No, earthquakes and volcanoes are random.

• Yes, earthquakes and volcanoes usually occur near the boundaries of tectonic plates.

• yes, earthquakes and volcanoes usually occur in the middle of tectonic plates.

• No, earthquakes and volcanoes usually occur under water.

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Most earthquakes tend to occur at which location?

• The central regions of very large continents

• Groups of islands farthest from any continents

• The boundaries between continents and oceans

• The steep slopes of the very oldest mountains

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A map is provided that presents information on a certain region of the Earth. Based on the information on the map, at which location are mountains most likely to form?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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A map is provided that shows the location of the Aleutian Islands in comparison to some of Earth’s tectonic plates is provided. Based on the information provided, which of the following is most likely a feature of the Aleutian Islands?

• The climate is getting older.

• They were formed by volcanic activity.

• These islands are the oldest on Earth.

  Earthquakes do not occur there

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The Ring of Fire is an area where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. What claim can be made about the Ring of Fire from this information?

• It is the only place on Earth where earthquakes can happen.

• The edges of the tectonic plates are moving in this area.

• It represents the areas where tectonic plates are the thickest.

• It has been getting larger since Earth first formed.

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