Which of these BEST describes the relationship between Earth's layers?

The hottest layers are closest to the core.

How do mountains form?

Two continental plates at convergent plate boundaries

Which of these describes the outcome of the collision between oceanic and continental crust?

The oceanic crust will subduct beneath the continental crust

A convection current in the mantle is created by

the rising of warmer magma and sinking of cooler magma

How will movement of tectonic plate MOST LIKELY continue to change geologic features of Iceland

The surface of Iceland will increase from East to West

How should a student's diagram be labeled to show the difference between Earth's core and crust

The core should be labeled as denser and hotter than crust

Which of these describes a divergent plate boundary?

Continental plates moving away from each other

How do tsunamis form?

Earthquakes greater than 7.0 magnitude on the Richter scale

Which action is MOST LIKELY responsible for the movement of tectonic plates?

convection currents from the mantle

Current theories for the movement of tectonic plates are explained by

convection currents in the mantle

A super continent that helps support theory of plate tectoni

Which of the following is the best explanation of the arrangement of volcanoes in the Pacific?

They follow the shape of the tectonic plates under the sea

Fossils of animals that couldn't swim across seas were found in S America and Africa.

This supports the theory of plate tectonics

Why do so many earthquakes and volcanoes occur in the areas in the picture?

Tectonic plates in the area are colliding or moving apart

Which description is a feature of Earth's mantle?

has properties of both liquids and solids

Which of the following MOST LIKELY causes the Earth's inner core to be a solid?

The pressure at the core is very high

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Inside Earth Unit 4

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1
Which of these BEST describes the relationship between Earth's layers?
The lightest layers are closest to the core.
The hottest layers are closest to the core.
The more liquid layers are closet to the crust
The more metallic layers are closest to the crust.
2
Which of the following processes caused the breakup and relocation of landmasses over time?
erosion and sedimentation
volcanic eruptions and weatherning
strong ocean currents
tectonic plate motion
3
How do mountains form?
Two continental plates at convergent plate boundaries
Two continental plates at transform plate boundaries
Two continental plates at divergent plate boundaries
4
Which of these describes the outcome of the collision between oceanic and continental crust?
The oceanic crust will subduct beneath the continental crust
The two portions of crust will move away from each other
The two portions of crust will slide past one another
The two portions of crust will stop moving
5
Where are MOST active volcanoes located?
on tectonic plate boundaries
along the equator
in the middle of oceans
at the center of the continents
6
What is the outermost layer of Earth?
the inner core
the mantle
the outer core
the crust
7
A convection current in the mantle is created by
the rising of warmer magma and sinking of cooler magma
solids of different temperatures
the rising of cooler magma and sinking of warmer magma
magma of the same temperatures
8
The thickest layer of the Earth is the
crust
inner core
mantle
outer core
9
A model of a plate boundary is shown. What MOST LIKELY happens as plates slide past each other?
an earthquake occurs
the ocean floor widens
magma comes to the surface
a mountain forms
10
How will movement of tectonic plate MOST LIKELY continue to change geologic features of Iceland
The surface of Iceland will become smooth and flat
The surface of Iceland will increase from East to West
The surrounding ocean will cover Iceland
The glaciers covering Iceland will increase
11
Which of the following are formed when two tectonic plates collide with one another?
mountain ranges
rift valleys
mid-ocean ridges
hot spots
12
What temperature is found in Earth's inner core?
5000 C or higher
between 2200 C and 5000 C
between 870 C and 2200 C
less than 870 C
13
How should a student's diagram be labeled to show the difference between Earth's core and crust
Core should be labeled as denser than crust, but same temps
The core should be denser and colder than crust
The core should be labeled as denser and hotter than crust
Core should be labeled same density, but hotter than crust
14
Which of these describes a divergent plate boundary?
Oceanic plates rubbing against each other
Two ocean plates colliding, forming a volcanic arc
Continental plates moving away from each other
Continental plates colliding, forming a mountain range
15
What is the Earth's inner core made of?
hot gases
partly-melted rock
dense liquid materials
dense, solid metals
16
How do tsunamis form?
The eruption of volcanoes
Strong wind gusts ocean currents
Earthquakes of any magnitude can cause tsunamis
Earthquakes greater than 7.0 magnitude on the Richter scale
17
Which action is MOST LIKELY responsible for the movement of tectonic plates?
the gravitational force of the sun
the rotation of Earth on its axis
convection currents from the mantle
magnetic attraction from the core
18
Molten rock on Earth's surface is called
metamorphic rock
sedimentary rock
lava
magma
19
Current theories for the movement of tectonic plates are explained by
hot spots forming under continents
convection currents in the mantle
subduction zones at continental margins
magnetic reversals of the north and south poles
20
What is Pangaea?
The scientist who discovered continental drift theory
How tectonic plates move
The explanation of convection currents in the mantle
A super continent that helps support theory of plate tectoni
21
Which event is BEST explained by tectonic plate movement?
a hurricane
a thunderstorm
a tsunami
a tornado
22
Which geologic event occurs along crustal plate boundaries?
delta formation
volcanic activity
sand dune formation
glacial erosion
23
The process by which the ocean floor sinks into the mantle is known as
conduction
subduction
continental drift
convection
24
Which of the following is the best explanation of the arrangement of volcanoes in the Pacific?
They outline the crater caused by the impact of an asteroid
They follow the shape of the tectonic plates under the sea
Volcanoes always form rings because of convection currents
One volcano usually triggers a second volcano with its magma
25
Fossils of animals that couldn't swim across seas were found in S America and Africa.
This supports the theory that earth's core is a solid
This supports the big bang theory
This supports the theory of evolution
This supports the theory of plate tectonics
26
Why do so many earthquakes and volcanoes occur in the areas in the picture?
Air pressure is the lowest in coastal areas
ocean waves are constantly hitting coastal areas
Tectonic plates in the area are colliding or moving apart
Area is made up of only one type of rock
27
Which description is a feature of Earth's mantle?
contains fossil remains
has properties of both liquids and solids
consists of tectonic plates
is located at the center of Earth
28
Which process produced the pattern in the picture?
folding
weathering
spreading
faulting
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Which of the following MOST LIKELY causes the Earth's inner core to be a solid?
The metals in the core are very heavy
The temperature of the core is very low
The pressure at the core is very high
The chemicals in the core are very reactive

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