Exploring Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics

What is the Earth's crust compared to in the video?

• A shield

• A jigsaw puzzle

• A layer of paint

• A glass pane

What do tectonic plates float on?

• Air

• Outer space

• Water

• Molten rock

At what speed do tectonic plates move?

• As slow as a snail

• As fast as a running cheetah

• As slow as fingernail growth

• As fast as a car

What natural phenomena can the movement of tectonic plates cause?

• Earthquakes

• All of the above

• Tsunamis

• Sandstorms

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What is subduction?

• When plates move apart

• When one plate slides under another

• When plates melt

• When plates collide and rise

How were the Himalayas formed?

• Tectonic uplift

• Glacial movements

• Volcanic activity

• Meteor impacts

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What is the epicenter of an earthquake?

• The exact middle point of the earthquake

• The area most distant from the earthquake

• The point inside the Earth where it starts

• The surface point right above the hypocenter

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What happens at fault lines?

• Plates become smooth

• Plates merge

• Energy is stored

• Nothing significant

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Why is it safer to be outdoors during an earthquake?

• Less traffic

• Fewer structures that may collapse

• Better air quality

• More space to move

What encourages the viewer to learn more about tectonic plates?

• A video

• A puzzle

• A dream

• A quiz

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