Aquifers are found __________.

in places where water can flow/collect in rock layers under Earth’s surface

1. Continental drift is the idea that __________.

the continents, once joined to form a large landmass, have moved over time

Plate tectonics refers to the theory that __________.

Earth’s surface is made up of lithospheric plates that have moved over time

Which of the following statements is the most TRUE?

Old lithosphere is destroyed, and new lithosphere is formed over time.

In order for sediments to become sedimentary rock, which answer below best describes the process they must go through?

Sediments are pressed/glued together over long periods of geological time

Convection is __________.

transfer of thermal energy by the movement of matter of different temps

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1
Aquifers are found __________.
only in places with rivers and streams
everywhere that water flows on the surface of the Earth
in places where water can flow/collect in rock layers under Earth’s surface
everywhere that water falls on the ground
2
Which of the following statements provides evidence for the theory of plate tectonics?
The same kind of rock layers are found in North America, Europe, and Africa
GPS measurements show Earth’s plates are moving at a rate of CMs per year
The same kind of fossils are found in South America and Africa
All of the above
3
The natural hazard that happens when rock, soil, and earth materials move down a slope is called a(n)_______.
aquitard
earthquake
volcanic eruption
landslide
4
1. Continental drift is the idea that __________.
convection in the mantle and gravity move continents on the earth's surface
the continents and ocean floor are solid because they are hardened magma
the continents, once joined to form a large landmass, have moved over time
ocean waves push the continents over the surface of the earth
5
Most metamorphic rocks form __________ .
deep underground
in lakes
on Earth’s surface
when minerals in magma cool and harden
6
Two lithospheric plates move towards each other at __________.
a mid-ocean ridge
a transform plate boundary
a convergent plate boundary
a divergent plate boundary
7
Which of the following is most likely to occur at a transform plate boundary?
aquifer formation
all of the above
earthquakes
volcanoes
8
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
Rock can change from sedimentary to metamorphic.
Geological processes form rock.
All of the above are true.
Rock can break down into sediments.
9
Which of the following will increase the risk of a landslide?
an earthquake.
all of the above.
large amounts of rainfall.
previous landslides in the area
10
The three types of rocks, igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic, are classified by __________.
when the rocks formed
the color of the rocks
how the rocks formed
where the rocks formed
11
Which of the following would most likely provide enough heat and pressure to change a sedimentary rock to a metamorphic
sunlight
an earthquake
subduction
a volcanic eruption
12
Plate tectonics refers to the theory that __________.
the continents float on the oceans like plates
each of the continents on Earth is called a plate
Earth’s surface is made up of lithospheric plates that have moved over time
Earth’s surface is made of lithospheric plates that cannot move
13
New lithosphere is mostly created at what type of plate boundary?
transform
divergent
all of the above
convergent
14
Earthquakes happen more frequently __________.
on hot days
in aquifers
along plate boundaries
in the middle of lithospheric plates
15
Which of the following statements is the most TRUE?
Earth’s lithosphere moves around but is never destroyed.
Old lithosphere falls into the oceans and is destroyed over time.
New lithosphere is always forming on the top of large mountains.
Old lithosphere is destroyed, and new lithosphere is formed over time.
16
Which of the following is a renewable resource?
all of the above
water
fossil fuels
copper
17
In order for sediments to become sedimentary rock, which answer below best describes the process they must go through?
Sediments are pressed/glued together over long periods of geological time
Sediments underground at convergent plate boundary go through extreme heat
Lava erupting from a volcano glues sediments together
Sediments cool and harden to become sedimentary rocks
18
Convection is __________.
transfer of thermal energy by the movement of matter of different temps
the process that adds material to the bottom of the oceanic plates
the transfer of movement energy that happens in all layers of the Earth
energy radiated from radioactive material
19
At what type of plate boundary does subduction occur?
convergent
divergent
transform
all of the above
20
Which of the following is a natural resource?
copper
water
d. all of the above
fossil fuels
21
Which technology or technologies can be used to learn about the Earth?
Computer models.
GPS
Seismometers.
All of the above

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