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Grade 6 Tectonics
The theory of plate movement and how the continents moved apart over time is called
  1. continental rift.
  2. plate dynamics.
  3. continental boundaries.
  4. plate tectonics.
Grade 10 Tectonics
This theory states that Earth's crust and rigid upper mantle are broken into enormous slabs which move in different directions.
  1. tectonic plate theory
  2. seafloor spreading theory
  3. the theory of Pangaea
  4. the floating Earth theory
Grade 4 Tectonics
Which instrument measures earthquakes?
  1. scientist
  2. seismic wave
  3. seismology
  4. seismograph
Grade 9 Tectonics
What is a fault?
  1. the point inside Earth at which an earthquake occurs
  2. the point on Earth's surface directly above the earthquake focus
  3. a fracture in Earth along which movement has occurred
  4. a fracture in Earth along which NO movement has occurred
Grade 7 Tectonics
During an earthquake, the most violent shaking occurs at the
  1. vent.
  2. focus.
  3. Ring of Fire.
  4. epicenter.
Grade 5 Tectonics
Earthquakes are caused by
  1. the moving pieces of Earth's crust.
  2. too much weight on Earth's surface.
  3. the rising of ocean water levels.
  4. unequal heating of the atmosphere.
Grade 10 Tectonics
Tectonic plates interact at places called plate                .
  1. reversals
  2. boundaries
  3. regions
  4. centers
Grade 7 Tectonics
Earth's plates meet at                .
  1. boundaries
  2. faults
  3. trenches
Grade 6 Tectonics
The theory that Earth's upper layer is divided into plates that are moving at a slow and steady speed.
  1. subduction
  2. plate tectonics
  3. deep-ocean trenches
  4. seafloor spreading
Grade 6 Tectonics
The currents responsible for making the lithosphere move are called
  1. seafloor spreading.
  2. conduction currents.
  3. convection currents.
Grade 8 Tectonics
Which scientific theory is best represented by the diagram?
Fault - Thrust
  1. Big Bang
  2. Evolution
  3. Plate Tectonics
  4. Continental Drift
Grade 7 Tectonics
The map shows the major tectonic plates. Which plate is NOT associated with the Ring of Fire?
Tectonic Plates With Labels
  1. Cocos plate
  2. Arabian plate
  3. Philippine plate
  4. Juan de Fuca plate
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