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1
What layer is labeled ¨C?¨
crust
mantle
outer core
inner core
2
What layer is labeled ¨B?¨
crust
outer core
mantle
inner core
3
What direction is the plate moving on the north-south axis?
south
north
The plate is not moving.
You cannot determine the direction of movement.
4
_____ plate boundaries are called “constructive” boundaries since most new crust is created at this type of boundary.
transform
convergent
divergent
none of the above
5
What layer is labeled ¨D?¨
inner core
mantle
crust
outer core
6
More gas in magma creates . . .
less explsoive volcanic eruptions
You cannot determine thia from the information given.
more explosive volcanic eruptions
no change in volcanic eruptions
7
Which of the following occur more frequently along tectonic plate boundaries than in other areas of the world?
all of the above
mountains
volcanoes
earthquakes
8
Which of the following is not a category of volcano?
dormant
extinct
sleeping
active
9
The lithosphere sits on the __________, which is a layer of solid rock that can flow and change its shape.
mesosphere
outer core
joyceosphere
asthenosphere
10
The process of breaking larger rocks into smaller pieces of rock is __________.
erosion
weathering
cementation
deposition
11
What layer is labeled ¨A?¨
mantle
crust
outer core
inner core
12
Mountains (non-volcanic) occur at which type(s) of plate boundary?
divergent
convergent
transform and convergent
transform
13
The Hawaiian Islands may have formed when a(n) __________ in the lithosphere forced magma to rise to the surface.
tsunami
trench
hot spot
earthquake
14
Which of the following statements is true?
Newer crust is always forming on the top of larger mountains.
The earth’s crust moves around but is never destroyed.
Older crust falls into the oceans and is destroyed.
Older crust is destroyed and newer crust is formed over time.
15
Gaia was the Greek goddess of . . .
science
the earth
love
wisdom
16
What type of tectonic plate boundary forms when two tectonic plates collide?
convergent
normal
transform
divergent
17
The flow of rock, soil and other earth materials down a slope is called a(an) _______________.
tornado
volcanic eruption
earthquake
landslide
18
What will happen to the amount of groundwater in aquifers as the human population grows?
increase
You cannot determine this from the information provided.
remain the same
decrease
19
According to the continental drift theory a single, massive continent called _______ once existed on Earth.
Panhalassa
Eurasia
Joyceburgh
Pangaea
20
16. A(n) __________ is a body of saturated rock through which water can easily move.
aqitard
aquifer
sediment
shale
21
Metamorphic rock is created by . . .
cementation of sediments
weathering
heat and pressure
magma or lava cooling
22
Sediment is created by . . .
weathering
cementation of sediments
heat and pressure
melting
23
The process of one tectonic plate moving below another plate is known as . . .
subduction
seismology
lithosphere
crumpling
24
The fact that similar fossils are found on continents on opposite sides of oceans provides evidence for . . .
global positioning
magnetic reversal
continental drift
oceanic currents
25
The lithosphere is comprised of . . .
crust
crust and lower mantle
crust and upper mantle
crust and core
26
Sedimentary rock is created by . . .
cementation of sediments
magma or lava cooling
weathering
heat and pressure
27
What is the approximate distance from the earth’s surface to the center of the earth?
6,400 km
14,000 km
300 km
100 km
28
Hot, liquid rock located above the earth’s surface is known as . . .
magma
“that which should not be touched”
lava
mantle
29
Who developed the theory of continental drift?
Alfred Wegener
Albert Einstein
Charles Darwin
Mr. Joyce
30
Name this Marvel super hero.
Thing
Hulk
Juggernaut
Colossus
31
Magma and lava are created by . . .
heat and pressure
melting rocks
cementation of sediments
weathering rocks
32
Which type of lithosphere has greater density?
all of the above
none of the above
continental
oceanic
33
__________ is a network of satellites that can measure the rate and direction of the movement of the continent.
seismometer
GPS
scale model
convection
34
Volcanoes occur at which type(s) of plate boundary?
convergent
divergent
transform
divergent and convergent
35
Igneous rock is created by . . .
magma or lava cooling
weathering
cementation of sediments
heat and pressure
36
Plate tectonics refers to the theory that . . .
the continents float on the oceans.
earthś surface is comprised of large plates that have moved over time.
the surface of the earth is made of large plates that cannot move.
each of the continents of Earth is known as a “tectonic plate.”
37
Vulcan was the Roman god of . . .
thunder
the sun
war
fire
38
What type of tectonic plate boundary forms when two tectonic plates spread apart?
transform
normal
convergent
divergent
39
What type of tectonic plate boundary forms when two tectonic plates slide past each other?
normal
convergent
transform
divergent
40
What is the meaining of the Greek root word ¨pan?¨
none
some
together
all
41
Name this Marvel super hero.
Iceman
Human Torch
Molten Man
Sunfire
42
New lithosphere is primarily created at which type of plate boundary?
convergent
all of the above
divergent
transform
43
Earthquakes occur at which type(s) of plate boundary?
transform
all of the above
divergent
convergent
44
The Himalayan Mountains, located along the northern border of India, were formed by . . .
two tectonic plates sliding past each other
ancient earthquakes
numerous eruptions of nearby volcanoes
the collision of two Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates
45
A natural resource that cannot be replaced faster than it is depleted by humans is a __________ resource.
Do NOT choose this answer!
infinite
non-renewable
renewable
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Mr. Joyce's favorite tectonic plate!
Juan de Fuca
Cocos
Nazca
Indian
