Plate Tectonics

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Which of the following is NOT evidence that supports the plate tectonic theory?

  • The presence of mountains and volcanoes
  • The distribution of fossils on different continents
  • The occurrence of earthquakes
  • The occurrence of tornadoes (correct)

What is the process by which the Earth's lithosphere moves relative to one another?

  • Tectonic plate boundary
  • Earthquake epicenter
  • Magnitude and intensity
  • Plate construction and destruction (correct)

What is the mechanically weak layer below the Earth's lithosphere called?

  • Magnitude
  • Tectonic plate boundary
  • Asthenosphere (correct)
  • Epicenter

Where do earthquakes originate?

<p>Tectonic plate boundary (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an earthquake?

<p>A weak to violent shaking of the ground produced by the movement of rock materials below the Earth's surface (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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