Glencoe Physical Science with Earth Science

Section 1: Evolution of Earth’s Crust

Section Review Quiz

1
Who first proposed the hypothesis of continental drift?
A)Matthews
B)Wegener
C)Vine
D)Wilson
2
How does Plate Tecontics compare to the Continental Drift theory.
A)The theories are the same, only one is more recent.
B)Plate tectonics provides a realistic mechanism by which crustal material is formed, moved, and recycled.
C)The Continental Drift Theory accounts for crustal formation.
D)The teory of Plate Tectonics discounts the use of fossil evidence.
3
Which is NOT evidence used by Wegener to support the continental drift hypothesis?
A)matching of continental margins
B)correlation of fossils among the continents
C)matching magnetic pattrens symmetrial to the Mid-Ocean Ridge
D)mountain-range matching among the continents
4
A long, linear valley between twin, parallel mountain ranges produced by faulting is known as a(n) _______.
A)mid-ocean ridge
B)mountian range
C)rift valley
D)oceanic crust
5
What are the three type of plate boundaries
A)Convergent, Divergent, and Transform
B)Convergent, Divergent, and Sliding
C)Convergent, Developing, and Transform
D)Conclusive, Divergent, and Transform
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