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6th Grade Science
Formative Assessment 5
Multiple Choice
Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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1. The Earth is made up of distinct layers which have different characteristics. How would a geologist
best distinguish between the lithosphere and crust?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The lithosphere is liquid while the crust is solid.
The lithosphere is the layer of the crust closest to the mantle.
The crust, along with the upper mantle, make up the lithosphere.
The crust is along the surface of the Earth, while the lithosphere is near the core.
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2. Which of the following characteristics could be used to correctly indicate a relationship between two of
Earth's layers?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The crust and mantle are the densest layers.
The inner and outer cores are both composed of solid iron.
The core radiates heat, which has a role in the convection of the mantle.
The lithosphere has convection due to heating and cooling, while the core radiates heat.
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3. A numbered diagram of the Earth's layers is shown below.
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ee/Earth-crust-cutaway-english.svg/2000px-Earth-crust-cutaway-english.svg.png
Which of Earth's layers are solid?
A. Layers 1 and 4
B. Layers 4 and 5
C. Layers 3 and 4
D. Layers 1 and 5
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4. The movement of tectonic plates changes the surface of the Earth. Which type of plate
boundary would most likely form a mountain range?
A. convergent boundary without subduction
B. convergent boundary with subduction
C. divergent boundary
D. transform boundary
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5. A region, known as the Ring of Fire, follows the border of the Pacific Ocean basin. Why do so
many earthquakes and volcanoes occur in this region?
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d1/Pacific_Ring_of_Fire-es.svg/2000px-Pacific_Ring_of_Fire-es.svg.png
A.
B.
C.
D.
Convergent plates are constantly moving towards each other along the Ring of Fire.
Numerous tectonic plate boundaries are located along the edges of this region.
Two plates are diverging in the center of the Pacific Ocean basin.
Transform boundaries surround this region of the Pacific Ocean.
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6. The illustration below represents the movement of one type of tectonic plate boundary. How
will Earth's surface most likely change as a result of this particular movement?
A. Magma will be pushed through openings in the surface as the oceanic crust pushes under the
continental crust.
B. The oceanic crust will push the continental crust so that a separation occurs between the two
crusts.
C. Uplift of the continental crust will occur as the result of pressure applied by the oceanic crust.
D. As the two crusts slide past each other, the routes of rivers and streams may be changed.
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7. The movement of Earth's plates results in changes in Earth's surface. Some of these changes
occur very quickly, while others may take millions of years to form. Which of the following is
most likely formed from a rapid change?
A.
B.
C.
D.
a volcano
a rift valley
a mountain range
a mid-ocean ridge
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8. Approximately 300 million years ago, Pangaea, shown in the illustration below, was formed.
One hundred million years later, this supercontinent began to break up and move apart. Not until
about 30 years ago did scientists understand why this movement occurred. The theory of plate
tectonics was supported by many scientists because it answered the questions they had about the
connections between plate tectonics, earthquakes and volcanoes. How does the theory of plate
tectonics describe the movement of tectonic plates?
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/53/Pangaea_continents.png
A. The plates float along ocean waves.
B. The plates are pulled toward cooler areas.
C. The plates are lifted by the eruption of volcanoes.
D. The plates are moved by heated material in the Earth.
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9. Which of the following statements best explains the role heat flow has in changing Earth’s
surface?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Volcanoes erupt when the crust is moved by the convection of Earth’s inner and outer cores.
Ocean basins form when convection of the mantle moves apart tectonic plates.
Earthquakes occur when heat from the inner core moves the crust.
Tectonic plates move when the lithosphere cools.
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10. Jason writes a report about how the land changes due to the movement of magma in Earth's
mantle. Which of the following is he most likely including in his report?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Magma becomes gas and rises through weak spots in the crust.
Volcanoes often form near transform tectonic plate boundaries.
Volcanoes erupt molten material out of vents on Earth’s surface.
Lava flows out of places where the crust separates along mid-ocean ridges.
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