A continental rift is also called a
continental plate
divergent boundary
convergent boundary
continental drift


Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

Which type of volcano forms when eruptions contain mostly dust, ash, and cinders?
Composite cone volcano
Cinder volcano
Hot vent volcano
Shield volcano


Question 3 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

The outer layer of the Earth is called the
mantle
outer core
lithosphere
crust


Question 4 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

Which of the following supports the theory of continental drift?
The depth of the oceans
The climate of the South American continent
The size of glaciers in Alaska
The fossil record


Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

The theory in which scientists believe that the continents have moved over time is the
moving continents theory
sliding mountains theory
continental drift
continental divide


Question 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

The place where plates meet is called the
home plate
plate boundary
plate edge
continental divide


Question 7 (Matching Worth 5 points)

Match the layers of the Earth to their proper composition.

Match
Term
Definition

Inner Core
A) Solid rock

Asthenosphere
B) Liquid rock

Lithosphere
C) Liquid iron

Outer Core
D) Solid Iron


Question 8 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

A deep crack in the Earth is called
a fault
a gouge
a gorge
a valley


Question 9 (Essay Worth 5 points)

Describe how a volcano is formed at a Continental Rift. Be sure to include, in your description, what is occurring at the plate boundary.