Original Project
Plate Tectonics
The outer layer of the earth – including the continents and the ocean basins - consists of separate plates.
Item PT014001: Plate boundaries can occur anywhere in an ocean basin or a continent.
Which of the following is TRUE about the boundaries between earth’s plates?
- Boundaries can be anywhere in an ocean basin or a continent
- Boundaries are always where ocean basins meet continents.
- Boundaries are always in the middle of ocean basins.
- Boundaries are not found in continents.
- Distribution of Responses
- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1659 | 3181 | 52% |
| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 1043 | 2052 | 51% |
| 9–12 | 610 | 1116 | 55% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 807 | 1516 | 53% |
| Female | 833 | 1624 | 51% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 1545 | 2897 | 53% |
| Other | 82 | 217 | 38% |
- Notes
- Where plate boundaries are located is not specified in NGSS.