Many of the facts are applied to given situation. Only a few of the facts are able to be applied to the given. Shows little or no reasoning from information. Student is able to explain reasons based on information. Student response of reasoning is complete, clear and logical.
Most areas are clear and logical.
A few points are difficult to understand. Only a few areas are clear and logical. Many parts are difficult to understand. Student reasoning is illogical and difficult to follow. Student has knowledge of plate tetonics and plate movements.