Plate Tectonics Trivia Questions - 1
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This test covers activities of earth tectonics plate. It's multiple choice simple quiz, let's start and learn!
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What is the name of the supercontinent that existed 250 million years ago?
- A.
Gondwanaland
- B.
Pangea
- C.
Laurasia
- D.
North America
Correct Answer
B. PangeaExplanation
Pangea is the correct answer because it was the supercontinent that existed approximately 250 million years ago. It was a massive landmass that included almost all of Earth's continents, before it eventually broke apart and formed the continents we know today. Gondwanaland and Laurasia were also supercontinents, but they existed during different time periods. North America is not a supercontinent, but rather a continent that was part of Pangea.Rate this question:
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- 2.
According to GPS satellite data, what direction is the Pacific Plate moving currently? (Hint: draw a compass and label it)
- A.
Northwest
- B.
Northeast
- C.
Southwest
- D.
Southeast
Correct Answer
A. NorthwestExplanation
Based on GPS satellite data, the Pacific Plate is currently moving in the northwest direction.Rate this question:
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- 3.
California falls on two plates and those plates slide against each other. The Pacific plate is one of them and the other plate is __________________________
- A.
Nasca Plate
- B.
Carribean Plate
- C.
North American Plate
- D.
South American Plate
Correct Answer
C. North American PlateExplanation
California falls on two plates, the Pacific plate and the North American plate. These two plates slide against each other, causing seismic activity and earthquakes in the region. The North American plate is the correct answer because it is one of the plates that California is located on.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What type of geological feature would you expect to find along the west coast of South America?(Hint: Nazca plate is moving east and South American plate moving southwest)
- A.
A rift valley
- B.
A chain of volcanoes
- C.
An ocean ridge
- D.
A transform fault
Correct Answer
B. A chain of volcanoesExplanation
The movement of the Nazca plate towards the east and the South American plate towards the southwest creates a convergent boundary along the west coast of South America. This type of tectonic activity often leads to the formation of a chain of volcanoes. As the Nazca plate subducts beneath the South American plate, it melts and forms magma, which then rises to the surface and erupts as volcanoes. Therefore, it is expected to find a chain of volcanoes along the west coast of South America.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Since 1996-1999, the top graph has been showing that the station is moving in what direction?
- A.
North
- B.
South
- C.
East
- D.
West
Correct Answer
B. SouthExplanation
The top graph from 1996-1999 indicates that the station is moving in the South direction.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Since 1996-1999, the middle graph shows that the station has been moving in what direction?
- A.
North
- B.
South
- C.
East
- D.
West
Correct Answer
D. WestExplanation
The middle graph from 1996-1999 indicates that the station has been moving towards the west.Rate this question:
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- 7.
True or False: Despite the direction (north/south, east/west, up/down), the plates always moved at constant speed
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement suggests that the plates always move at a constant speed, regardless of their direction. However, this is not true. Plate tectonics, which involves the movement of Earth's lithospheric plates, does not occur at a constant speed. The plates move at different velocities and can even change speed over time. This movement is driven by various factors, including convection currents in the mantle. Therefore, the correct answer is False.Rate this question:
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