During science class, a student is using a candy bar to model changes in the surface of the earth. The student pulls the candy bar apart, seen here in the image. Which surface feature was the student most likely modeling in this example?
Responses
A a mountain chaina mountain chain
B continental plainscontinental plains
C an ocean trenchan ocean trench
D an ocean ridge
The student was most likely modeling an ocean trench.
During science class, a student is using a candy bar to model changes in the surface of the earth. Which action by the student best models mountains that form from tectonic activity and plate movement?
The action by the student that best models mountains that form from tectonic activity and plate movement would be to push two pieces of the candy bar towards each other, causing them to fold and buckle upwards, similar to how two tectonic plates colliding can result in the formation of mountains.
To determine which surface feature the student is most likely modeling in this example, you should analyze the image provided. Unfortunately, as an AI text-based model, I cannot directly access or view images. However, I can guide you on how to approach this question.
Start by visualizing the process the student is demonstrating. They are pulling the candy bar apart, implying a separation or division of one part into two or more sections. Now you need to think about which surface feature of the Earth can be represented by such a process.
A mountain chain consists of a series of connected mountains but does not involve a separation or division. Continental plains also do not involve any pulling apart or splitting. An ocean trench is a long, narrow depression on the seafloor, but it does not typically involve pulling apart or a candy bar-like division.
On the other hand, an ocean ridge is a geologic feature where two tectonic plates are moving apart, causing the seafloor to spread and create new crust. This process can be represented by pulling a candy bar apart, simulating the separation of two parts.
Based on this analysis, the student in the example is most likely modeling an ocean ridge. Therefore, the correct answer would be D) an ocean ridge.