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Our Changing Earth Chapter 7 Moore/Thompson
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1
Rocks that are formed by melting and cooling are categorized as —
glaciers
igneous
metamorphic
sedimentary
2
The plates are moving in the direction of the arrows. What type of boundary is this showing?
divergent
convergent
tectonic
transform
3
Large continent-sized plates move slowly on Earth’s surface due to —
radiant energy from the sun
thermal energy from the sun
thermal energy moving material within Earth
mechanical energy moving wind and water currents
4
Erosion happens when rocks and sediments are picked up and moved to another place by
animals and plants
earthquakes and volcanoes
water and wind
humans and animals
5
A student recorded notes on plate tectonic boundaries. What type of boundary is described in the student’s notes shown?
Transform
Sliding
Divergent
Convergent
6
Where can fossils be found?
The inner core of the Earth
In the bark of old trees
The atmosphere
In different layers of rock
7
Which term is correct for #3?
Outer Core
Crust
Mantle
inner core
8
Why would a civil engineer learn about faults?
To observe eroded landscapes before building
To be able to mark a volcano on a map
To know where plate boundaries are located
To measure the number of earthquakes
9
Which term is correct for #1?
Inner Core
Crust
Outer Core
Mantle
10
Based on the diagram, what type of rock is quartzite?
Metamorphic
Igneous
Magma
Sedimentary
11
What evidence has been discovered that leads scientists to conclude that parts of Virginia were once covered by ocean?
Special minerals made from salt have been discovered in Virginia.
Salinity levels in Virginia’s soil have been tested.
Fossils of ocean animals have been found in Virginia.
Satellite pictures of an ocean covering Virginia have been studied.
12
Which term is correct for #4?
Inner Core
Mantle
Crust
Outer Core
13
Which of these changes to Earth’s surface was most likely formed by weathering?
Desert
Sand dune
Mountain range
Canyon
14
The plates are moving in the direction of the arrows. What type of boundary is this showing?
tectonic
convergent
transform
divergent
15
Sediment piling up to form sand bars is an example of -
erosion
deposition
conservation
weathering
16
Rocks that have formed due to layers of sediment cemented together are called —
magma rocks
sedimentary rocks
metamorphic rocks
igneous rocks
17
Soil moving downstream by rushing water is an example of -
conservation
deposition
erosion
weathering
18
Metamorphic rock is formed by -
the cooling of ice
melted and cooled
layers cemented together
heat and pressure
19
Which term is correct for #2?
Mantle
Outer Core
Crust
Inner Core
20
Why are certain layers of Earth’s interior liquid?
Magnetic forces
Moving plates
Hot temperatures
Intense pressure
21
The two outer layers of Earth are composed primarily of —
liquid material
rocky material
nickel
iron
22
Geological features on the continents, such as mountain ranges, are caused by
ocean trenches
volcanoes
deposition
plate movements
23
When two tectonic plates slide past each other, it is likely that -
volcanoes are likely to form
land will fall into the magma
earthquakes can occur
a trench will develop
24
Which type of plate tectonic boundary is shown in the area marked with the star?
Convergent
Divergent
Transform
Sliding
25
The dichotomous key could be used to —
show the rock cycle
identify and classify rock types
list tectonic boundaries
describe how to find a rock
26
What best explains why the rock formation shown looks like an arch?
Erosion and deposition
Sediment and weathering
Sediment and erosion
Weathering and erosion
27
Which is likely to cause erosion to happen more quickly?
Trimming bushes
Cutting down trees
Using pesticides
Planting trees
28
A home is located along a river and the front yard is eroding into the river a bit each year. How can erosion be slowed?
Clear the riverbank of plant overgrowth
Add more layers of soil to the riverbank
Plant grasses and shrubs along the riverbank
Plant trees along the riverbank
29
The plates are moving in the direction of the arrows. What type of boundary is this showing?
divergent
tectonic
transform
convergent
30
Which set of words are related to igneous rocks?
Magma, crystals, heating and cooling
Heat, pressure, chemical changes
Sand, sediment, fossils
Layers, fossils, decaying plants and animals
31
Why does a paleontologist study fossils?
To understand life and conditions from the past
To recognize future climate change
To harness the sun’s radiant energy
To learn about the threat of upcoming earthquakes
32
Why are fossils most commonly found in sedimentary rock?
Sedimentary rock is formed when rocks are melted in lava.
Sedimentary rock is formed when layers of material are pressed together.
Sedimentary rock is formed when organisms and plants are frozen together.
Sedimentary rock is formed from weathering and erosion.
33
A sidewalk cracking apart due to strong tree roots growing under it is an example of -
deposition
weathering
conservation
erosion
34
From the Earth’s crust toward the inner core, pressure and temperature —
remain the same
decrease
increase
become equal
35
All Earth systems are seamlessly connected through the —
movement of tectonic plates
layers of the Earth
flow of matter and energy
formation of rocks
36
Which is the best title for the graphic organizer?
Ways Rocks Weather
Weather Conditions
Places of Deposition
Methods of Erosion
