Scientists believe that the land masses of Earth were once joined together, forming one huge supercontinent called Pangaea. Over time, the land masses gradually drifted apart to reach their present-day locations. Which of these provides the least support for this theory?
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Question 2
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Use your knowledge of plate tectonics to complete the table
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Seafloor Spreading
Mid-Ocean Ridges
Faults
Coastal Volcanoes
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Question 3
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The plate boundary located off the western coast of South America is most likely an area of __________ because the plates are __________.
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Question 4
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The diagram shows a lab setup designed to model convection currents in Earth’s mantle. The Earth process modeled in this investigation is most likely to cause —
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Question 5
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Select the locations on the map where subduction zones are likely to be found.
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Question 6
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Select the locations on the map where mid-ocean ridges are likely to be found.
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Question 7
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Select the location on the map where this diagram is most accurate.
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Question 8
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Which of these features is formed by the separation of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates?
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Question 9
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The map below shows the locations of four active volcanoes in the Caribbean Sea.
What do these volcanoes indicate about plate tectonics in the region?
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Question 10
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Drag and drop the correct items to complete the flow chart.
Other Answer Choices:
Alternating bands of magnetized rocks on seafloor.
Matching plant and animal fossils found on separate continents.
Evidence of glaciers found in areas of the world that are warm today.
Seafloor is spreading apart at mid-ocean ridges.
Different plant and animal fossils found on separate continents.
