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One piece of evidence that supports the Theory of Plate Tectonics is found in the observation of rocks on either side of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, shown in the picture provided. Plate Tectonic theory is supported because as you move out form the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, the rocks -

• have higher iron content.

• become thicker and thicker.

• are increasingly older.

• are made of smaller particles.

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Which statement best describes the geologic process that is most likely responsible for the formation of mountains?

• They are along a transform plate boundary that is no longer active, so erosion is creating deep valleys.

• They are along a transform plate boundary in which plates are currently moving side by side, causing earthquakes and faults

• They are along a plate boundary in which plates are currently converging, causing uplift and steep slopes.

• They are along a plate boundary in which plates diverged in the distance past, allowing new rock to build up.

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The diagram shows a model of the movement of two tectonic plates. When the plates collide, one plate often moves below the other plate. The rising magma that can result from this type of plate movement may produce-

• fossil layers

• volcanic islands

• deep-sea sediment

• seafloor spreading

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Which of the following causes Earth's tectonic plates to move?

• Energy from the Sun

• Magnetic Pole Reversal

• Convection currents in the mantle

• Faults in Mountain Ranges

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List the steps of the scientific method

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e

f

c

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Draw conclusions

Communicate results

Ask a question

Conduct experiment

Form a hypothesis

Analyze results

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What two crustal features occur near every subduction zone?

• Volcanoes and Trenches

• Rift Valleys and Mid Ocean Ridges

• Volcanoes and Rift Valleys

• Mid Ocean Ridges and Trenches

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One piece of evidence that supports the Theory of Plate Tectonics is the discovery of what in both South America and Africa?

• The ancient atmosphere in both places was identical.

• The rates of weathering of rock are similar.

• Fossil remains of the same land-dwelling animal.

• Plants on both continents have similar flowers.

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The Mid-Atlantic ridge is located at the boundary of two tectonic plates. Which diagram correctly models the relative plate motion on each side of a mid ocean ridge?

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The San Andreas fault is a transform fault. The map below shows a student's approximation of where the fault line crosses through the United States. Students were asked to make maps predicting which way land would most likely move over thousands of years. Which map best predicts the likely movement of land along the fault line over thousands of years?

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What type of event will occur at this boundary?

• Earthquake

• Volcano Eruption

• Tornado

• Mountain Building

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