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SCIENCE 10 – Quarter 1 Reviewer What is the primary reason for the distribution of active volcanoes, earthquake epicenters, and major mountain belts? A.They are caused by gravitational attraction of Earth and moon. B.They are randomly scattered across the globe. C.They are related to...

SCIENCE 10 – Quarter 1 Reviewer What is the primary reason for the distribution of active volcanoes, earthquake epicenters, and major mountain belts? A.They are caused by gravitational attraction of Earth and moon. B.They are randomly scattered across the globe. C.They are related to the movement of tectonic plates. D.They are caused by weather patterns. What is the term for the supercontinent that existed about 250 million years ago, before it broke into smaller continents? A.Pangaea B.Gondwanaland C. Laurasia D. Rodinia In Plate Tectonic Theory, what type of plate boundary is associated with the formation of deep ocean trenches? A.Convergent Boundary B.Divergent Boundary C.Transform Boundary D. Rift Boundary Which major mountain belt was formed as a result of the collision between the Indian Plate and the Eurasian Plate? A. Andes Mountains B. Rocky Mountains C. Himalayan Mountains D. The Alps What is the main reason behind the distribution of volcanoes in the Pacific Ring of Fire? A.Solar flares B.Ocean Currents C.Earth’s Rotation D.Subduction of oceanic plates beneath the continental plates What type of plate boundary is responsible for the creation of mid- ocean ridges? A.Convergent boundary B.Divergent boundary C.Transform boundary D. Subduction boundary What do you call a point on Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake? A.Epicenter B.Hypocenter C.Origin D.Vertex What do you call the boundary where two plates move away from each other, and create a new crust? A.Convergent Boundary B.Divergent Boundary C.Transform Boundary D.Subduction Boundary Why do subduction zones often experience more intense earthquake activity than other types of plate boundaries? A.Subduction zones have thicker crust. B.Subduction zones are closer to the Earth's core. C.Subduction zones involve the collision of tectonic plates. D.Earthquakes are evenly distributed across all plate boundaries. What is the theory that describes Earth's plates' movement and interactions? A. Continental Drift Theory B. Geosyncline Theory C. Plate Tectonic Theory D. Seafloor Spreading Theory Various geologic formations and events occurs because of plate movements. In the diagram below, which of the following has formed at B? A.Volcano B.Trench C.Volcanic Island Arc D.Mountain Range Which diagram correctly shows how mantle convection currents are most likely moving beneath colliding lithospheric plates? A.Diagram 1 B.Diagram 2 C.Diagram 3 D.Diagram 4 If you were to design an informative poster explaining divergent plate boundaries, which elements or illustrations would you include? A.A volcano erupting B.Mountains forming C. A desert landscape D.Plates moving apart with a mid-ocean ridge between them At which type of plate boundary are new continental crusts created as tectonic plates pull apart? A.Convergent boundary B.Divergent boundary C.Transform boundary D.Subduction boundary Various geologic formations and events occurs because of plate movements. In the diagram below, which of the following has formed at A? A.Mid-oceanic ridge B.Volcano C.Trench D.Rift Valley What is the primary geological feature associated with transform plate boundaries? A.Rift valleys B.Mountain ranges C.Volcanic islands D.Earthquakes along fault lines  Alfred Wegener observed that there are the same species of fossils on separate continents that are now widely separated. What might be the reason for this? A.The species migrated across oceans. B.The continents were once joined together. C.Humans transported the species across continents. D.The species evolved independently in the same way on different continents. Imagine you are planning a research expedition to study plate tectonics. Which type of plate boundary would you choose to investigate if your goal is to study the formation of new oceanic crust? A.Convergent boundary B.Divergent Boundary C.Transform Boundary D.Subduction Boundary Which type of plate boundary results in the formation of mountain ranges and deep ocean trenches? A. Convergent boundary B. Divergent Boundary C. Transform Boundary D. Subduction Boundary A group of science enthusiasts are planning to design an experiment demonstrating the plate tectonics, what would be their experimental set-up all about? A. Demonstrating how Earth’s rotation causes plate movement. B. Showing how temperature changes on Earth’s surface cause plate movement and production of geologic formations and events. C. Illustrating how plates move randomly without any specific cause. D. Demonstrating how heat and density differences in the mantle cause convection currents, leading to plate movement. Which layer of the Earth is responsible for the slow flow of solid rock over geological time scales, allowing for the movement of tectonic plates? A.Mantle B.Mesosphere C.Lithosphere D.Asthenosphere  Ms. May claims that “Continental drift and plate tectonics are two names for the same process.” Is she correct? Her claim is _________________________________ A. correct because both terms describe how continents move around on Earth’s surface. B. correct because both involve the movement of Earth’s crust, but they don’t account for the same phenomena. C. incorrect because continental drift is a result of plate tectonics, not the process itself. D. incorrect because continental drift refers to the movement of continents over time, while plate tectonics explains these movements. There are different geologic processes and events that occurs when plate boundary interacts with each other. What geologic process happens at C in the figure below? A.Convection B.Ridge push C.Tsunami D.Subduction Seismic waves have different effects to structures. Which type of seismic wave is responsible for most of the damage to buildings and structures during an earthquake? A.P-wave B.S-wave C.Love Wave D. Rayleigh wave A tsunami warning has been issued for your coastal community. This is because a powerful earthquake has occurred offshore. Where would you expect to find the epicenter of the earthquake? A.At a divergent plate B.At a convergent plate C.At a transform plate D.At a subduction zone In a hot spot, Volcano A is on top of the mantle plume, Volcano B is 10 km farther from A while Volcano C is the farthest. What can you infer about the ages of the volcanoes? Volcano ___________ A.A is older than C B.B is the oldest C.B is the youngest D.B is younger than C There are different processes that shaped the Earth. In the diagram below, which type of tectonic plate motion is occurring at A? A.ridge push B.slab pull C.convection D.sea-floor spreading If a divergent boundary formed in your backyard, what would you expect to happen over time? Your backyard would________________________. A.be split into two by a growing mountain range. B.slowly sinks into the ground. C.experience frequent earthquakes but remain largely unchanged. D.gradually split apart, potentially forming a rift valley. The map below shows a tectonic plate boundary in the Atlantic Ocean between South America and Africa. Letters A, B, C, and D represent locations on Earth’s surface. Where would the most recently formed oceanic crust be located closest to? A.Location A B.Location B C.Location C D.Location D There are several explanations about the Earths’ movement. What theory suggests that all continents were once a single landmass and have moved over time? A.Theory of Relativity B.Plate Tectonics Theory C.Continental Drift Theory D.Seafloor Spreading Theory