2.4G| Reading and Lecture Questions

Instructions

Complete the assigned readings and then answer the following questions. Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.

You are allowed three attempts and have unlimited time. You're given three attempts to learn from mistakes, better comprehend the content, and meet the learning objectives. Additionally, you can earn a higher score and boost your course grade.  

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Time Needed

45 min - 1 hour. 

Learning Objectives 

• Students can describe the geologic processes, the relative movement of plates, and the distinguishing landforms associated with each type of plate boundary 
• Students can describe the evolution of landforms and geologic structures in the context of constructive and/or destructive geologic processes
• Students can relate tectonic stresses to plate boundaries, geologic structures, crustal deformation, and the building of mountains
• Distinguish between the terms tectonic plate (plate), plate boundary, and plate tectonics
• Identify the layers of Earth
• Locate plate boundaries on Earth's surface
• Identify the source of energy for plate tectonics 
• Describe the constructive and/or destructive geologic processes at each plate boundary
• Describe some of the evidence used to show the continents and tectonic plates move 
• Recognize the difference between the hypothesis of continental drift and the theory of plate tectonics