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- 1. Multiple Choice
The formation at X is a(n)
anticline
syncline
monocline
fault
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the landforms below is most likely to result when two continents collide?
- 3. Multiple Choice
The diagram shown illustrates which geological process?
faulting
folding
weathering
metamorphism
- 4. Multiple Choice
In diagram A, what type of plates are converging?
Oceanic to oceanic
Oceanic to continental
Oceanic subduction
Continental to continental
- 5. Multiple Choice
In diagram B, which plate is subducting?
oceanic
continental
The plate that is traveling the fastest subducts first
The plate that is traveling the slowest subducts first
- 6. Multiple Choice
The diagram below shows the magnetic polarity preserved by minerals within the bedrock of the oceanic crust near the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Letters A, B, C, and D represent locations in the ocean-floor bedrock. The most recently formed bedrock (youngest) is found at location
A
B
C
D
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which cross section best represents the crustal plate motion that is the primary cause of the San Andreas Fault in California?
1
2
3
4
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which location on the map is closest to a tectonic plate boundary?
A
B
C
D
- 9. Multiple Choice
Letters B, C, and D represent layers of Earth. Letter Q represents a location on Earth’s surface. Which letter best represents the mantle?
B
C
D
Q
- 10. Multiple Choice
According to the diagram, which statement is correct about the ages of the island volcanoes?
Kauai is the youngest and Hawaii is the oldest.
Kauai is the oldest and Hawaii is the youngest.
Oahu is the oldest and Maui is the youngest.
Maui is the oldest and Oahu is the youngest.
- 11. Multiple Choice
A large volcano with gently sloping sides that erupts relatively gently is called a
composite volcano
cinder cone
shield volcano
stratovolcano
- 12. Multiple Choice
Model A best represents the motion of seismic waves called
P waves (compressional waves), which travel faster than S waves (shear waves) shown in Model B
P waves (compressional waves), which travel slower than S waves (shear waves) shown in Model B
S waves (shear waves), which travel faster than P waves (compressional waves) shown in Model B
S waves (shear waves), which travel slower than P waves (compressional waves) shown in Model B
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which block diagram best shows a transform fault?
1
2
3
4
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which cross section best represents the crustal plate motion that produces mid-ocean ridges?
1
2
3
4
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