Uncover the Secrets of Plate Tectonics
5 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which scientific theory explains the movement of Earth's tectonic plates?

  • Seafloor spreading
  • Lithosphere fracture
  • Plate tectonics (correct)
  • Continental drift

    • What is the rigid outer shell of Earth called?

  • Mantle
  • Plate
  • Lithosphere (correct)
  • Crust

    • How many major tectonic plates make up Earth's lithosphere?

  • Nine
  • Five
  • Seven (correct)
  • Three

    • What determines the type of plate boundary or fault where tectonic plates meet?

    <p>Relative motion of the plates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Approximately how much do tectonic plates move annually?

    <p>5-10 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser