Monday, April 28, 2014

PLATES TECTONICS - STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS & PLATES QUIZ

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PLATE TECTONICS - VIDEO


Write the 10 questions & answers on notebook paper.
  • Use notes as needed
  • Ask for handout to help with questions
  • Title page:  PLATE TECTONICS
  • Watch the video & do the INTERACTIVE before answering questions
  • DUE:  Friday, 5/13
1. Do plates move horizontally, vertically, or both?


2. What do plates float on?


3. What type of rock are oceanic plates made of?


4. What type of rock are continental plates made of?


5. What is the name of the are where the crust goes back down into the Earth?


6. What is the process of new crust formation called?


7. When two continental plates collide, what types of mountains are formed?


8. What is the name of the supercontinent that existed about 200 million through 100 million years ago?

9. Who first stated the theory of continental drift?


10. Name a fossil that was found on different continents and was used to support the theory of continental drift.



To complete the quiz - circle the correct answer.  (get hand out)
TITLE:       PLATES QUIZ #1
DUE:  Friday, 5/13