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Dynamic Planet review for unit test
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1
Which layer has molten magma and rocks
inner core
crust
mantle
outer core
2
This is a break in the Earth's crust, which eventually lead to earthquakes
division lines
faults
breaks
holes
3
Deep ocean currents are denser than surface currents because of
salinity
gravity
currents
pressure
4
To form a metamorphic rock, this step must occur
pressure only
erosion
heat and pressure
heat only
5
Earthquakes are a result of
rock cycle
volcanoes
convection currents
tectonic plates being pushed against each other
6
Minerals are formed from living matter (organic)
True
False
7
What does latitude show?
distance from the equator
east and west
north and south
a and b
8
As the ___________ increases, temperatures decrease
elevation
longitude
mountain
latitdue
9
Which type of ocean current is moved by winds and is less dense?
warm
deep
cold
surface
10
This test is used to see if the mineral leave a color
luster
hardness
streak
mass
11
What is one of the processes called when a sedimentary rock is being formed?
compaction and cementation
luster
convection currents
continental drift
12
Winds and ocean currents move in a curved path because of
beach erosion
The Coriolis Effect
tides
wave height
13
What are we measuring if we measure from crest to crest (the top) of waves next to each other?
Altitude
Frequency
Intensity
Wavelength
14
Which layer has convection currents?
inner core
outer core
crust
mantle
15
Which layer is the center of the Earth?
outer core
crust
mantle
inner core
16
What is the force which is pushing waves?
gravity
energy
wave frequency
convection currents
17
What keeps temperatures in our region and in Eastern Europe somewhat moderate year round?
sunlight
clouds
large population
warm ocean currents
18
How does new rock get added to the seafloor?
seafloor spreading
trenches
vocanoes
hot springs
19
Subduction is the process where
the ocean floor is spreading out
the ocean floor is sinking back into the mantle
new trenches are being created on the ocean floor
the mantle is rising up to the ocean floor
20
Convergent plates which fold up over each other result in
canyons
mountain ranges
seafloor spreading
rift valleys
21
What is the order of earthquake waves?
surface, secondary, primary
secondary, surface, primary
primary, surface, secondary
primary, secondary, surface
22
Which layer has solid metals?
crust
mantle
inner core
outer core
23
This is where the earthquake started
epicenter
focus
s wave
p wave
24
This is when plates are pulled away from each other
transform
convergent
divergent
subduction
25
Which layer is made up of hard rock?
inner core
mantle
outer core
crust
26
Minerals are formed from elements
True
False
27
What is deposition of sediment?
piling up
washing away
opening
breaking down
28
Density is how much _________ is in a substance
non-living things
living things
matter
mass
29
Which layer of the Earth is the largest?
mantle
crust
inner core
outer core
30
This part of the rock is formed from weathering and erosion
sediment
layers
streak
crystals
31
What is the term called for an object that can hold the greatest amount of heat
heat thresh
heat transfer
convection
heat capacity
32
To form an igneous rock this step must occur
compacting and cementation
melting and cooling
erosion
cooling only
33
True or False: Cities which are located inland are subject to greater temperature flucuation
False
True
34
What material is being added to the seafloor consistently?
algae
magma
carbon
nickel
35
This is the term for when two plates are pushed up against each other
transform
currents
divergent
convergent
