Problem 1
Each phrase below describes a vocabulary term from the list. Write the term that matches the phrase describing it. Plasticlike layer below the lithosphere
Problem 2
Who developed the continental drift hypothesis? A. Harry Hess C. Alfred Wegener B. J. Tuzo Wilson D. W. Jason Morgan
Problem 2
Each phrase below describes a vocabulary term from the list. Write the term that matches the phrase describing it. Idea that continents move slowly across Earth's surface
Problem 3
Which term refers to sections of Earth's crust and part of the upper mantle? A. asthenosphere C. lithosphere B. plate D. core
Problem 4
About how fast do plates move? A. a few millimeters each year B. a few centimeters each year c. a few meters each year D. a few kilometers each year
Problem 5
Where do Earth's plates slide past each other? A. convergent boundaries B. divergent boundaries C. transform boundaries D. subduction zones
Problem 5
Each phrase below describes a vocabulary term from the list. Write the term that matches the phrase describing it. Composed of oceanic or continental crust and upper mantle
Problem 6
Each phrase below describes a vocabulary term from the list. Write the term that matches the phrase describing it. Theory proposed by Harry Hess that includes processes along mid-ocean ridges
Problem 7
Which layer of Earth contains the asthenosphere? A) crust C) outer core B) mantle D) inner core
Problem 8
What type of plate boundary is the San Andreas Fault part of? A) divergent C) convergent B) subduction D) transform
