Science Assessment ~ Topics ~ Plate Tectonics ~ Misconception PTM135

When two plates move away from each other, loose rock material fills the empty gap that forms between them (Libarkin et al., 2005; AAAS Project 2061, n.d.).

Items that test for misconception PTM135 in this project (Original Project) and key idea (When two plates are pulling apart, …)
Item ID Number	Item Description	How Often the Misconception was Chosen	Select This Item for My Item Bank
PT032001	As two plates move apart new plate material forms between them.	27%