5 Questions
Which scientific theory explains that Earth's lithosphere is made up of moving tectonic plates?
Plate tectonics
What is the concept that plate tectonics builds upon?
Continental drift
How many major plates is Earth's lithosphere fractured into?
Seven
What determines the type of plate boundary or fault?
Relative motion of the plates
What is the range of relative movement between tectonic plates?
5 to 10 cm annually
Test your knowledge about plate tectonics and the movement of Earth's lithosphere with this quiz. Explore the concept of continental drift and learn about the large tectonic plates that have been slowly shifting for billions of years.
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