Plate Tectonics and Earth's Layers

This video lesson on plate tectonics aligns with Tex 6.10 C and D. It covers the identification of major tectonic plates, the description of three types of plate boundaries, and the geological events caused by their movements. The lesson includes activities using a video whisk handout, an egg model to represent Earth's layers, and interactive questions to reinforce learning. Students will learn about convergent, divergent, and transform boundaries, and the geological phenomena associated with each.

What is the primary goal of this video lesson on plate tectonics?

• To learn about the history of plate tectonics

• To explore the cultural significance of tectonic plates

• To identify major tectonic plates and describe plate boundaries

• To understand the economic impact of tectonic movements

Which of the following is NOT one of the six main lithospheric plates?

• North American Plate

• Pacific Plate

• Indian Plate

• Eurasian Plate

In the egg model of Earth's layers, what does the yolk represent?

• The inner core

• The outer core

• The mantle

• The crust

What is a limitation of using a hard-boiled egg to model Earth's layers?

• It does not accurately depict the scale of Earth's layers

• It demonstrates the temperature differences between layers

• It accurately represents the density of layers

• It shows the movement of tectonic plates

What type of plate boundary is associated with the formation of mountain ranges?

• Transform boundary

• Divergent boundary

• Convergent boundary

• Static boundary

Which geological event is commonly associated with transform boundaries?

• Tsunamis

• Mountain formation

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

What type of movement occurs at a divergent boundary?

• Plates move away from each other

• Plates remain stationary

• Plates slide past each other

• Plates move towards each other

Between which two plates would you find the San Andreas Fault?

• South American and African Plates

• Eurasian and African Plates

• Australian and Indian Plates

• Pacific and North American Plates

What type of geological feature is created by divergent plate boundaries?

• Fault lines

• Volcanic arcs

• Mid-ocean ridges

• Trenches

What activity should students complete after watching the video?

• Write a research paper

• Submit a five to seven sentence summary

• Create a model of a tectonic plate

• Conduct a field study