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

ASolid rock

Asthenosphere

BLiquid rock

Lithosphere

CLiquid iron

Outer Core

DSolid 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.