Hanks MS Sixth Science Third Nine Weeks Review

Which is NOT an example of a type of convergent plate boundary and the landform that it produces?

Look at this rock cycle diagram. Which science terms would fit best in boxes "B" and "E"?

The rock cycle ____.

Which type of rock is formed when magma cools? [hint: obsidian is an example of this type of rock]

Look at the rock cycle diagram. What science terms best fit for numbers 2 and 4?

Which diagram of Earth's layers is the most accurate, as far as thicknesses?

The __________ is the largest layer of the Earth. It is mostly composed of molten rock.

Which three layers of the Earth are solid?

Which type of thermal energy transfer causes a hot air balloon to rise in the atmosphere?

Why do tectonic plates move?

Which scientist is often credited for first suggesting that all continents were once part of a supercontinent--Pangaea?

Sometimes, magma doesn't make it to Earth's surface and cools. What type of igneous rock does this form?

Which tectonic plate are we currently living on?

Which tectonic plate is the largest on Earth? [Hint: it is NOT named after a continent]

The yellow continent on this tectonic plates map is ___________________.

What happens at a transform plate boundary, and what usually occurs?

Ocean basins are wide, flat areas that compose the ocean floor. These are created at which type of plate boundary?

What is thermal equilibrium?

The Eurasian plate is identified by which letter?

When you place ice cubes in a cup of warm water, the ice cubes melt and the water cools. Why?

When a sedimentary rock forms, it goes through quite a process! Which answer choice has the steps in the correct order?

The Great Rift Valley in Africa is slowly separating widening because it sits on which type of plate boundary?

In this cross-section of the Earth, which layer of the Earth is labeled "D"?

These types of currents in the mantle are the reason why Earth has plate tectonics and a rock cycle.