Grade 8 Science CRT Instructional Material #1 - RPDP
Grade 8 Science CRT Instructional Material #1 - RPDP
Grade 8 Science CRT Instructional Material #1 - RPDP
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<strong>Grade</strong> 8 <strong>Science</strong> <strong>CRT</strong> <strong>Instructional</strong> <strong>Material</strong>s <strong>#1</strong><br />
Write your answer to Question <strong>#1</strong>0 on a separate sheet of paper. Be sure to answer Parts A, B, and C<br />
10<br />
The diagram below shows two land masses separated by an ocean. Use the key to the right to<br />
aid in your written explanation.<br />
A scientist studying these two land masses hypothesizes that the land masses were once<br />
together.<br />
A Using the diagram, identify two pieces of evidence that support the scientist’s theory that<br />
the land masses were once together.<br />
B Explain how each piece of evidence you identified in Part A supports the scientist’s<br />
hypothesis.<br />
C Use your knowledge of plate tectonics to propose a reason why the land masses moved to<br />
their current position.<br />
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