Exploring Earth's Geological History

What type of evidence can be used to analyze past plate motions?

• Distribution of fossils and rocks

• Current weather patterns

• Animal migration routes

• Modern city locations

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Which of the following is NOT a factor in interpreting past plate motions?

• Continental shapes

• Seafloor structures

• Ocean currents

• Fossil distribution

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What is the purpose of constructing an explanation based on geoscience processes?

• To predict future weather

• To understand changes in Earth's surface over time

• To map current geological features

• To identify mineral resources

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Which process is involved in the cycling of Earth's materials?

• Photosynthesis

• Erosion

• Nuclear fusion

• Evaporation

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What drives the cycling of Earth's materials?

• Solar energy

• Wind patterns

• The flow of energy

• Ocean tides

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How is the geologic time scale used in organizing Earth's history?

• By predicting future geological events

• By categorizing rock types

• By organizing Earth's 4.6-billion-year-old history

• By mapping current tectonic plates

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What evidence is used to construct a scientific explanation of the geologic time scale?

• Rock strata

• Weather patterns

• Ocean currents

• Animal behavior

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which of the following is a geoscience process that changes Earth's surface?

• Photosynthesis

• Plate tectonics

• Cellular respiration

• Magnetic field reversal

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What is the significance of seafloor structures in understanding plate motions?

• They indicate ocean depth

• They provide evidence of past plate movements

• They show current weather patterns

• They map ocean currents

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Which of the following best describes the cycling of Earth's materials?

• A linear process

• A random occurrence

• A continuous cycle driven by energy flow

• A static system

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