Question 1

Which of the following best describes the theory of plate tectonics?

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The Earth’s surface is divided into large plates that move.

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The Earth’s atmosphere controls tectonic movements.

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The Earth’s surface is static and unchanging.

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The Earth’s core is made of solid rock.

Question 2

Which piece of evidence supports the theory of plate tectonics?

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The presence of similar fossils on different continents.

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The constant size of the Atlantic Ocean.

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The lack of volcanic activity along plate boundaries.

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The uniform distribution of earthquakes worldwide.

Question 3

What are the three main types of plate boundaries?

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Convergent, divergent, transform.

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Subduction, collision, spreading.

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Erosional, depositional, tectonic.

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Continental, oceanic, volcanic.

Question 4

What occurs at a convergent boundary between two continental plates?

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Formation of mountain ranges.

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Development of deep ocean trenches.

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Creation of mid-ocean ridges.

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Emergence of volcanic islands.

Question 5

Which geological feature is typically formed at oceanic-continental convergent boundaries?

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Volcanic arcs.

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Transform faults.

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Hot spots.

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Mid-ocean ridges.

Question 6

How does seafloor spreading occur at divergent boundaries?

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Plates move apart, allowing magma to rise and solidify.

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Plates collide, causing one to subduct.

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Plates remain stationary, causing sediment accumulation.

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Plates slide past each other horizontally.

Question 7

Which is an example of a transform boundary?

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San Andreas Fault.

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Himalayan Mountains.

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Mid-Atlantic Ridge.

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Mariana Trench.

Question 8

How are earthquakes related to plate boundaries?

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They occur due to the movement and interaction of tectonic plates.

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They are unrelated to tectonic activity.

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They are caused by atmospheric pressure changes.

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They only occur in the ocean.

Question 9

Why are volcanoes common along the 'Ring of Fire'?

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It is a region with numerous convergent boundaries resulting in High Volcanic activity.

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It is located at the Earth's equator.

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It is a region of high atmospheric pressure.

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It is an area with no tectonic activity.

Question 10

What is a subduction zone?

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An area where one plate sinks beneath another.

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A location where plates slide past each other.

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A region where plates move apart.

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A zone of volcanic inactivity.

Question 11

How do hot spots form chains of volcanoes like the Hawaiian Islands?

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A stationary hot spot creates volcanoes as a plate moves over it.

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Volcanoes form only at convergent boundaries.

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Hot spots move along with tectonic plates.

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Volcanoes form at the edges of tectonic plates.

Question 12

How can plate tectonics influence global climate over long periods?

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By altering ocean currents and atmospheric patterns.

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By affecting solar radiation levels.

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By modifying the Earth's magnetic field.

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By changing the Earth's axial tilt.

Question 13

In what ways does plate movement affect biodiversity?

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By creating new habitats and isolating species.

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By stabilizing global temperatures.

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By reducing volcanic activity.

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By increasing atmospheric oxygen levels.

Question 14

What is the supercontinent cycle?

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The process of continents forming a single landmass and breaking apart.

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The cycle of volcanic eruptions worldwide.

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The annual change in Earth's climate.

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The periodic reversal of Earth's magnetic field.

Question 15

When was the last supercontinent and when might the next one form?

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Pangaea, in about 200-300 million years.

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Gondwana, in about 50 million years.

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Laurasia, in about 500 million years.

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Rodinia, in about 100 million years.

Question 16

How might studying plate tectonics help us predict and prepare for natural disasters?

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By identifying areas at risk for earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

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By controlling weather patterns.

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By preventing tectonic movements.

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By stopping ocean currents.

Question 17

If you could travel millions of years into the future, how might Earth's continents look different due to plate tectonics?

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Continents may merge into a new supercontinent.

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Continents will remain in their current positions.

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Continents will disappear completely.

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Continents will become smaller and more numerous.

Question 18

Can you identify any coastlines that seem to 'fit together' like puzzle pieces?

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South America and Africa.

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Australia and Antarctica.

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Europe and Greenland.

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North America and Asia.

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the theory of plate tectonics?

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The movement of Earth's lithospheric plates

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The process of rock weathering

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The formation of mountains and valleys

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The study of earthquakes and volcanoes

Question 20

How does seafloor spreading contribute to plate tectonics?

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It creates new oceanic crust

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It forms deep ocean trenches

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It causes plates to collide

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It triggers earthquakes on land

Question 21

How are earthquakes related to plate boundaries?

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They are caused by the sudden release of energy when plates move

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They prevent plates from moving

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They have no relation to plate boundaries

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They only occur at convergent boundaries

Question 22

What is a subduction zone?

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Where one plate sinks beneath another

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Where two plates move apart

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Where plates slide past each other

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Where new crust is formed

Question 23

How do hot spots form chains of volcanoes like the Hawaiian Islands?

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By the movement of plates over a stationary magma plume

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Through continuous plate collision

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Through the spreading of the ocean floor

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By the erosion of underwater mountains

Question 24

How can plate tectonics influence global climate over long periods?

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By changing the position of continents relative to the poles

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By affecting the composition of the atmosphere

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By altering the Earth's rotation speed

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By changing the salinity of the oceans

Question 25

How does plate movement affect biodiversity?

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It can create or destroy habitats and influence species distribution

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It only affects plant life

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It has no effect on biodiversity

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It only affects marine life

Question 26

What is the supercontinent cycle?

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The periodic formation and breakup of supercontinents

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The cycle of volcanic eruptions

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The daily rotation of the Earth

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The cycle of ocean tides

Question 27

How might studying plate tectonics help in predicting natural disasters?

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It can help identify areas at risk for earthquakes and volcanoes

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It can't help predict natural disasters

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It can only predict hurricanes

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It can only predict tsunamis

Question 28

What might be a long-term effect of plate tectonics on human civilization?

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Changes in available land and resources

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No significant effect

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Decreased occurrence of natural disasters

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Increased stability of coastal regions

Question 29

What process occurs at divergent boundaries?

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Seafloor spreading

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Subduction

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Mountain building

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Plate destruction

Question 30

What is the primary driving force behind plate tectonics?

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Convection currents in the mantle

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Gravitational pull of the moon

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Earth's rotation

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Solar energy

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