Plate Tectonics (Stemscopes)
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Plate Tectonics (Stemscopes)

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Who first proposed the hypothesis of continental drift?

  • Dr. Marie Curie
  • Dr. Isaac Newton
  • Dr. Alfred Wegener (correct)
  • Dr. Charles Lyell

    • What is the layer of Earth below the crust called?

  • Asthenosphere
  • Lithosphere
  • Mantle (correct)
  • Core

    • What is the correct analogy used to describe tectonic plates floating on the mantle?

  • A raft on a lake
  • A car on a road
  • A float in a swimming pool (correct)
  • A plane in the sky

    • What is the maximum speed at which tectonic plates typically move?

    <p>A few centimeters per year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tectonic plate boundaries are significant because they are locations where:

    <p>Plates collide, separate, or slide past each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the Earth is broken up into large chunks called tectonic plates?

    <p>Crust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primary force causes tectonic plates to move?

    <p>Magma moving underneath them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Once scientists understood what caused the continents to drift, which theory was developed?

    <p>Theory of Plate Tectonics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What geological features are formed when tectonic plates push rock together?

    <p>Mountain ranges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do earthquakes relate to the movement of tectonic plates?

    <p>They happen when plates become stuck and then suddenly shift.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common result of an underwater earthquake?

    <p>Triggering of tsunamis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are most volcanoes located in relation to tectonic plates?

    <p>At the locations of plate boundaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What pattern is observed between mountain ranges and tectonic plate boundaries?

    <p>Mountains form along the lines where two plates converge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tectonic plate interaction can lead to the formation of ocean trenches?

    <p>Plates colliding and one being forced down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following locations experiences a high frequency of earthquakes due to tectonic plate boundaries?

    <p>Japan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor enables magma to rise to the surface, resulting in volcanic activity?

    <p>Movement of tectonic plates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Plate Tectonics

    • Earth's crust is broken into large chunks called tectonic plates
    • Tectonic plates float on top of the mantle, a layer of molten rock beneath the crust
    • Plates move slowly due to the movement of magma underneath them
    • The movement of tectonic plates causes changes to the Earth's landscape
    • Plate boundaries are where tectonic plates meet and interact
    • They can move towards each other, away from each other, or side to side

    Effects of Plate Tectonic Movement

    • Mountains are formed when plates push rock together
    • The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is a mountain range on the ocean floor
    • Earthquakes occur when plates become stuck and then suddenly shift
    • Earthquakes can cause tsunamis when they occur near underwater plate boundaries
    • Volcanoes are formed when magma rises to the surface
    • The location of mountain ranges, earthquakes, and volcanoes are all related to plate boundaries

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    Explore the fascinating world of plate tectonics, where Earth's crust is divided into large tectonic plates that float on the molten mantle. This quiz covers the movement of these plates, their interactions, and the geological phenomena they cause, including mountains, earthquakes, and volcanoes. Test your knowledge on how these processes shape our planet's landscape.

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