GPS Data and Tectonic Plates Movement

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What is the relationship between volcanic activity and earthquakes based on the information provided?

They follow a predictable pattern of alternating occurrences

They have no correlation

They occur in completely different locations

They often occur in similar areas (correct)

How does the text describe the current relationship between Africa and Europe with respect to their past positions?

Africa is now farther from Europe than it used to be

The distance between Africa and Europe has remained constant over time

Africa is now closer to Europe than it used to be (correct)

The positions of Africa and Europe have completely reversed

Which statement accurately represents the scenario of plates studied by Dr. Bailey and his team?

Soft, solid rock rose from underneath the plates and hardened at the edges of both plates

Sand and dirt filled in the gap between the plates as they moved apart

A new plate emerged from underneath to fill the gap created by the plates moving apart (correct)

Ocean water filled in the gap between the plates as they moved apart

What characteristic distinguishes Earth's outer layer underneath soil and ocean from other materials, according to the information?

It is primarily composed of hard, solid rock Signup and view all the answers

What geological phenomena alternated in a specific pattern according to the information provided?

Volcanic activity and earthquakes Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason Earth’s entire outer layer is made of hard, solid rock?

Underneath continents but not under the ocean Signup and view all the answers

Why are researchers using GPS data to track two plates that are moving toward each other?

To track the movement of the plates as one goes underneath the other and sinks into the soft rock below Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for having an ocean between where Cynognathus fossils were found in Argentina and South Africa?

Parts of different plates that slowly moved apart over millions of years Signup and view all the answers

What type of movement is happening at the place where the plates are moving toward each other?

One plate going underneath the other and sinking into the ocean below Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT found underneath Earth's entire outer layer according to the text?

Sand and gravel Signup and view all the answers

How did the Cynognathus fossils end up so far apart from each other?

The plates shifted, separating Argentina and South Africa Signup and view all the answers

What process is responsible for the movement of plates across the ocean?

Plate tectonics Signup and view all the answers

How do plates slowly move apart over millions of years?

As soft, solid rock is added to their edges from underneath Signup and view all the answers

What can cause plates to be pushed far apart, resulting in the addition of rock to their edges?

Earthquakes Signup and view all the answers

In what order did the patterns on the map suggest volcanic activity and earthquakes occurred?

Volcanic activity first, then earthquake, and so on Signup and view all the answers

What common misconception might arise when observing two continents moving closer together?

The continents are colliding due to volcanic activity Signup and view all the answers

Why might finding fossils of the same type of organism on two continents with different plants and animals be significant?

The continents were once part of the same supercontinent Signup and view all the answers

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