Tectonic Plate Theory
Authored by Lisa Thompson
Science
6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A major geological event that occurs when continental plates of equal density converge, resulting in mountain chains
mountain building
earthquakes
fault lines
spreading ridges
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
This occurs when two tectonic plates move away from each other
San Andreas Fault
spreading ridges
convergent boundary
divergent boundary
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
These are formed from new crustal material
at diverging oceanic plate boundaries
mountains
spreading ridges
transform boundary
ocean trenches
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
This occurs when two tectonic plates slide past each other (the San Andreas Fault in California is a famous example)
Pacific Plate
convergent boundary
fault line
transform boundary
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A major geological event that occurs when plates shift suddenly and release stored energy; frequent occurrences along all types of plate boundaries
earthquake
tidal wave
volcanic eruption
meteor
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Density of plates is:
easily breakable
constantly shifting
the amount of matter in a given space or volume
thinner in ocean crust
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
An area of oceanic crust covered by seawater and surrounded by areas of continental crust is called
crustal rock material
transform boundary
divergent boundary
ocean basin
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
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