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Part I consists of 30 multiple-choice questions. Read each number carefully then write only the letter of the best
answer on the separate answer sheet.
For numbers 28-30, choose the letter that will describe the processes in each number.
A. Mid-ocean ridge forms whenever diverging plates continue to separate, creating a new ocean
basin. As the rising magma cools, it forms new ocean crust.
B. When an oceanic plate converges with a less dense continental plate, the denser oceanic plate sinks
under the continental plate.
C. When two oceanic plates converge, the denser plate is forced beneath the other plate and volcanic
islands form above the sinking plate.
Part II. Study the following illustrations and answer the following questions. Write your answers in your answer
sheet.
Answer the following questions based on the map.
31. Give an example of convergent plate boundary.
32. Give an example of divergent plate boundary.
33. Give an example of transform fault plate boundary.
34-35. Where do most earthquakes and volcanoes are
located?
40. The heat process caused by the uneven distribution of thermal energy in Earth’s interior is called
A. Ridge push B. slab pull C. Seafloor spreading D. mantle convection
41-45. Identify the words that will best describe the letters in the diagram. Use the words in the word bank.
B C
A
D
E
46-50. Match the pictures and text below to arrange the movement of the continents into chronological order (oldest to
newest).Write the letter of your answer.
49. 50.
A. About 225 million years ago, all of the world’s landmass were joined together in the supercontinent Pangaea. Pangaea
was surrounded by a vast sea called Panthalassa.
B. Approximately 200 million years ago, the Tethys Sea formed as Pangaea began to split. The two continents that
formed were called Laurasia and Gondwana. Laurasia included the landmasses that are now North America, Europe,
Greenland and Asia. Gondwana included South America, Africa, Antarctica, India, Madagascar and Australia.
C. Gondwana began to break up about 135 million years ago. The South Atlantic Ocean formed between Africa and
South America.