Question 1

Most scientists did not support Wegener's theory of continental drift because his mechanism failed to satisfactorily explain continental movement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Harry Hess proposed the theory of seafloor spreading-the creation of new oceanic crust at mid-ocean ridges .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The three major types of plate boundaries are ____________________, ____________________, and ____________________.

Accepted Answer

divergent; convergent; transfo

Question 4

The relative direction and average rate of plate movement can be calculated using ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  accreted ophiolite studies 
B)  hot spots 
C)  subduction rate measurements 
D)  magnetic anomalies and satellite-laser ranging 
E)  spreading ridges 
A)  accreted ophiolite studies 
B)  hot spots 
C)  subduction rate measurements 
D)  magnetic anomalies and satellite-laser ranging 
E)  spreading ridges

Question 5

Compare and contrast the three major types of plate tectonic boundaries. Discuss the tectonic features along each of these boundaries. Provide specific examples of each type of boundary.

Accepted Answer

The student should describe and discuss

Question 6

New oceanic crust is formed at ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  subduction zones 
B)  transform faults 
C)  meandering rivers 
D)  glacial striations 
E)  mid-ocean ridges 
A)  subduction zones 
B)  transform faults 
C)  meandering rivers 
D)  glacial striations 
E)  mid-ocean ridges

Question 7

Paleomagnetism measures the ____________________ and ____________________ of remnant magnetism in rocks.

Accepted Answer

direction; intensity

Question 8

Earth has____ major tectonic plates.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  5 
C)  7 
D)  12 
E)  20 
A)  2 
B)  5 
C)  7 
D)  12 
E)  20

Question 9

Which line of evidence was not used by Alfred Wegener to support continental drift?

Accepted Answer

A)  continental fit 
B)  similarity of rock sequences 
C)  continuity of mountain ranges on opposite continents 
D)  fossil evidence 
E)  paleomagnetic data 
A)  continental fit 
B)  similarity of rock sequences 
C)  continuity of mountain ranges on opposite continents 
D)  fossil evidence 
E)  paleomagnetic data

Question 10

The Himalayan Mountains resulted from an orogeny.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Most scientists did not support Wegener's theory of continental drift because his mechanism failed to satisfactorily explain continental movement.

Harry Hess proposed the theory of seafloor spreading-the creation of new oceanic crust at mid-ocean ridges .

The three major types of plate boundaries are , , and .

The relative direction and average rate of plate movement can be calculated using ____.

Compare and contrast the three major types of plate tectonic boundaries. Discuss the tectonic features along each of these boundaries. Provide specific examples of each type of boundary.

New oceanic crust is formed at ____.

Paleomagnetism measures the and of remnant magnetism in rocks.

Earth has____ major tectonic plates.

Which line of evidence was not used by Alfred Wegener to support continental drift?

The Himalayan Mountains resulted from an orogeny.

The Dynamic and Evolving Earth

Minerals and Rocks

Geologic Time Concepts and Principles

Rocks Fossils and Time Making Sense of the Geologic Record

Sedimentary Rocks the Archives of Earth History

Evolution the Theory and Its Supporting Evidence

Precambrian Earth and Life History the Hadean and the Archean Eon

Precambrian Earth and Life History the Proterozoic Eon

Early Paleozoic Earth History

Late Paleozoic Earth History

Paleozoic Life History Invertebrates

Paleozoic Life History Vertebrates and Plants

Mesozoic Earth History

Life of the Mesozoic Era

Cenozoic Earth History the Paleogene and Neogene Periods

Cenozoic Earth History the Quaternary Period

Life of the Cenozoic Era

Primate and Human Evolution

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Exam 3: Plate Tectonics: a Unifying Theory

Most scientists did not support Wegener's theory of continental drift because his mechanism failed to satisfactorily explain continental movement.

Harry Hess proposed the theory of seafloor spreading-the creation of new oceanic crust at mid-ocean ridges .

The three major types of plate boundaries are ____________________, ____________________, and ____________________.

The relative direction and average rate of plate movement can be calculated using ____.

Compare and contrast the three major types of plate tectonic boundaries. Discuss the tectonic features along each of these boundaries. Provide specific examples of each type of boundary.

New oceanic crust is formed at ____.

Paleomagnetism measures the ____________________ and ____________________ of remnant magnetism in rocks.

Earth has____ major tectonic plates.

Which line of evidence was not used by Alfred Wegener to support continental drift?

The Himalayan Mountains resulted from an orogeny.

The Dynamic and Evolving Earth

Minerals and Rocks

Geologic Time Concepts and Principles

Rocks Fossils and Time Making Sense of the Geologic Record

Sedimentary Rocks the Archives of Earth History

Evolution the Theory and Its Supporting Evidence

Precambrian Earth and Life History the Hadean and the Archean Eon

Precambrian Earth and Life History the Proterozoic Eon

Early Paleozoic Earth History

Late Paleozoic Earth History

Paleozoic Life History Invertebrates

Paleozoic Life History Vertebrates and Plants

Mesozoic Earth History

Life of the Mesozoic Era

Cenozoic Earth History the Paleogene and Neogene Periods

Cenozoic Earth History the Quaternary Period

Life of the Cenozoic Era

Primate and Human Evolution

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The three major types of plate boundaries are , , and .

Paleomagnetism measures the and of remnant magnetism in rocks.