Models of Earth — Unit test Answers

When were Earth’s landmasses first recognizable as the continents we know today?

The image shows a world map.

Study the diagram showing the range of temperature in the Earth’s layers.

The image shows a world map.

How did Wegener explain why fossils of land animals were found on continents that are across oceans from one another?

Which phrase best defines a mountain range?

In which layer of the Earth does the motion of the convection currents drive plate movement?

Which correctly lists three features that are parts of the topography of an area?

What may occur when convergent boundaries interact?

Which feature of Earth is created at mid-ocean ridges?

Which is one piece of evidence of seafloor spreading?

The image below shows a fault.

Which type of stress causes rocks to fold?

How do geologists study direct evidence of Earth’s interior?

Which statement describes one of Wegener’s ideas that contributed to the theory of continental drift?

Which statement describes one event that happens at deep-ocean trenches?

The image shows a projection map.

Which landform has both high elevation and high relief?

Sophia was studying with Maalik about the layers of the Earth. They were given several different statements about the layers.Which statement about the layers would they identify as correct?

The image shows a map of Easter Island, located in the Pacific Ocean.Which major feature is missing from the map?