Dynamic Earth - Moving Continents

Dynamic Earth - Moving Continents

6th Grade

25 Qs

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Dynamic Earth - Moving Continents

Dynamic Earth - Moving Continents

Assessment

Quiz

Science

6th Grade

Easy

NGSS
MS-ESS2-3, MS-LS4-1, MS-PS1-1

+5

Standards-aligned

Created by

Richard Monaghan

Used 2+ times

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Key Concept: What evidence supports the continental drift hypothesis?

Fossil records and geological formations

Climate patterns and ocean currents

Human migration and cultural similarities

Technological advancements and scientific theories

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word 'drift' mean? (verb)

To be carried slowly by a current of air or water.

To move quickly and suddenly in a straight line.

To remain stationary without any movement.

To sink rapidly to the bottom of a body of water.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'continental shelf' mean? (noun)

Areas of continent that are under shallow water

A type of ocean current

A type of mountain range

A type of desert landform

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Pangaea?

Pangaea is derived from the Ancient Greek words 'pan' meaning 'all' and 'Gaia' meaning 'Earth', thus it translates to 'all Earth'

Pangaea was a large ocean that covered most of the Earth.

Pangaea was a mythical city mentioned in ancient texts.

Pangaea was a type of ancient tree that grew in prehistoric forests.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the structure of substances and the way that they combine or change with each other called?

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Geology

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the verb 'compose' mean?

To destroy

To form or make up

To separate

To analyze

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an ice sheet?

A small glacier

A glacier that spreads out over land in all directions

A frozen lake

A snow-covered mountain.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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