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Earth's Plates
Test Description: Unit 1 Lesson 3 Review
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Which of these does not provide evidence that the continents drifted to their present locations?
A
deep-ocean trenches
B
similar fossils on multiple continents
C
landform data
D
current weather
2) Which processes are best explained by the theory of plate tectonics?
A
life cycles of plants
B
changes in air pressure
C
earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
D
food chains and webs
3) Which of these types of rock would most likely be the youngest?
A
rock on an oceanic plate that is farthest from a mid-ocean ridge
B
rock on a continental plate that is colliding with another continental plate
C
rock on an oceanic plate that is close to a mid-ocean ridge
D
rock on a continental plate that is next to a deep ocean trench
4) Which statement explains why tectonic plates move?
A
Plates move because landforms cause them to move in different directions.
B
Plates move because Earth’s interior is slowly cycling.
C
Plates move because of the weight of the oceans pressing on parts of Earth’s surface.
D
Plates move because they are slowly expanding and growing larger.
5) Which description is evidence for the theory of plate tectonics but does not suggest that the continents were once connected?
A
the interlocking of present-day coastlines, such as Africa and South America
B
similar land features on separated, present-day continents
C
thin layer of sediment covering the ocean floor, indicating that it was relatively young
D
matching rock layers on separate continents
6) A _____________ forms and volcanic eruptions occur when Earth's crust stretches.
A
mountain
B
a rift valley
C
linear sea
D
ocean basin
7) Which statement correctly describe the nature of plate movement?
A
Energy from Earth's interior drives plate motion.
B
Energy from the sun drives plate motion.
C
most plates do not move
D
plate movement is swift and visible.
8) If forces continue to pull the Earth's crust apart, a wide ____________forms.
A
mountain
B
rift valley
C
ocean basin
D
linear sea
9) 300,000,000 centimeters is equal to
A
1 m
B
300 m
C
1000 m
D
3000 km
10) rocks near mid-ocean ridges are the__________
A
biggest
B
smallest
C
oldest
D
youngest
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