This theory describes how the crust and upper mantle are broken into sections called plates. It is the driving force in Geology. 1

This is the theory that describes how the continents are gradually moving across the earth. 2

3 Alfred Wegener noticed that these Two continents looked like they once fit together? 3 Category 1 - 10

Name the Supercontinent below? 4 Category 1 - 20

Before Pangea, name the two super continents circled below?

6 Which is not an evidence of continental drift? A.) The Shapes Match. B.) Same fossils found on different continents. C.) Different rock structures on different continents. D.) Fossils of Trees and Animals in Antarctica. E.) Magnetic layers in sea floor spreading. 6

One way scientist can learn about the interior of the earth is by studying these two waves? 7

8 B A Which of the waves below is a P-Wave? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

This formed when gravity pulled the heaviest elements toward the middle of the Earth? 9

Name A, B, and C. C B A 10 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The Inner Core is made mostly of these two elements? 11

12 The Mantle is made of these chemical elements? A.) Solid Iron and Nickel B.) Liquid Iron and Nickel C.) Magnesium Silicates, Iron, and Calcium D.) Lead, Fluorine, and Potassium E.) Nobody knows

This is created because of the Earth’s dense metal core? 13

Please create your own definitions for the following words based on the picture. Convection Conduction Radiation 14 A B C B A C Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

15 This current is when warm magma rises toward the crust. It is the driving process in plate tectonics. 15

Which colored arrows are incorrect based on the convection current patterns and plate movements below? 15 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

16 What type of plate boundary is shown below. A.) Subduction Zone B.) Divergent Ocean Boundary C.) Convergent Continental Boundary D.) Divergent Continental Boundary 16

A=______crust E B C = _____crust D= _________ Boundary Name A, B, C, D, E in the picture below. D= _________ Boundary A=______crust E B C = _____crust

The picture below represents which type of plate boundary? 18

What is the general name for this geologically active area that circles the Pacific Ocean? 19

This theory describes how the crust and upper mantle are broken into sections called plates. It is the driving force in Geology. Answer: Plate Tectonics 1

This is the theory that describes how the continents are gradually moving across the earth. Answer: Continental Drift 2

3 Alfred Wegener noticed that these Two continents looked like they once fit together? South America and Africa 3 Category 1 - 10

Name the Supercontinent below? 4 Pangea Category 1 - 20

Before Pangea, Name the two Super Continents circled below? Laurasia Gondwana

6 Which is not an evidence of continental drift? A.) The Shapes Match. and the answer is… B.) Same fossils found on different continents. C.) Different rock structures on different continents. D.) Fossils of Trees and Animals in Antarctica. E.) Magnetic layers in sea floor spreading. 6

One way scientist can learn about the interior of the earth is by studying these two waves? 7 P - Waves S - Waves

8 B A Which of the waves below is a P-Wave? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

This formed when gravity pulled the heaviest elements toward the middle of the Earth? 9 Layers of the earth

Name A, B, and C. 10 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

11 The Inner Core is made mostly of these two elements? Solid Iron and Nickel

12 The Mantle is made of these chemical elements? Answer is… A.) Solid Iron and Nickel B.) Liquid Iron and Nickel C.) Magnesium Silicates, Iron, and Calcium D.) Lead, Fluorine, and Potassium E.) Nobody knows

Electromagnetic Field This is created because of the Earth’s dense metal core? 13 Electromagnetic Field

Please create your own definitions for the following words based on the picture. Convection Conduction Radiation 14 B A C Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

This current is when warm magma rises toward the crust This current is when warm magma rises toward the crust. Convection Currents It is the driving process in plate tectonics. 15

Answer! The purple arrows should be diverging instead of converging. 15 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

16 What type of plate boundary is shown below. A.) Subduction Zone answer is… B.) Divergent Ocean Boundary C.) Convergent Continental Boundary D.) Divergent Continental Boundary 16

17 A D= Subduction Zone Continental Crust Trench E Ocean Crust Please name A, B, C, D, E in the picture below. 17 D= Subduction Zone Continental Crust A Trench E Ocean Crust Lithosphere B C

The picture below represents which type of plate boundary? 18 18 Divergent Boundary

What is the general name for this geologically active area that circles the Pacific Ocean? 19 Ring of Fire