Plate Tectonics
Grade 11•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can analyze the relationship between plate movement and the distribution of geological features around the world.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 9 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Briefly explain Alfred Wegener's theory of continental drift and why it was initially rejected by the scientific community.
2. Describe the evidence from the ocean floor that supports the theory of plate tectonics. Be sure to include the role of magnetic striping in your explanation.
3. Explain the relationship between plate boundaries and the occurrence of earthquakes. Give a specific example from the video.
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Plate Tectonics
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