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- 1. Multiple Choice
The thin layer of rock on Earth's surface is the
atmosphere
hemisphere
hydrosphere
lithosphere
- 2. Multiple Choice
The diagram shows 2 locations where fossils of Mesosaurus have been found. Which statement best explains why these freshwater fossils are found today in some rock layers in both South America & Africa?
Mesosaurus swam across the ocean between the continents
The continents were once connected as a single landmass
Global warming has been raising sea level in the Atlantic Ocean
The remains of Megasaurus were carried across by predators.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Use this diagram from your reference table that shows a cross section of Earth's layers and their density differences. Which layer of the Earth is most dense?
plastic mantle
stiffer mantle
outer core
inner core
- 4. Multiple Choice
Convection currents, which may be the driving force for the movement of lithospheric plates, are mostly found in Earth's
crust
plastic mantle
outer core
inner core
- 5. Multiple Choice
In which diagram are the layers of the Earth correctly labeled?
1
2
3
4
- 6. Multiple Choice
The map below indicates the possible location of some of Earth's continents in the past. Which evidence best supports the idea that the landmasses on Earth were once in these positions?
North America & India have matching rock layers
Madagascar & India have similar shapes
Matching rock layers can be found in Africa & South America
Bedrock in Australia & Greenland have glacier scratches.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Base your answer to this question on the diagram that shows a model of Earth's interior. What information did scientists study in order to develop this model.
recordings of earthquake waves (seismic waves)
locations of recent volcanic activity
core samples from seafloor drillings
fossils found in rocks
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWho is the person credited with developing the theory of continental drift?Harry HessGalileoAlfred WegenerNewton
- 9. Multiple Choice
Why did no one believe Wegener's ideas about continental drift? (Choose 2)
He could not successfully explain HOW the continents moved
He didn't have evidence that supported his ideas that the continents had once been connected
They were biased against his ideas because he was German and a meteorologist
He didn't use the right technology to gather data
- 10. Multiple Choice
What is the name of the super continent that existed about 250 million years ago?
Plate tectonics
Convection
Pangaea
Gonwandaland
- 11. Multiple Choice
Convection currents in the Earth's mantle cause _________ ________ to move.
gravity
tectonic plates
magnetic forces
lava
- 12. Multiple Choice
What is the least dense layer of the Earth?
mantle
crust
inner core
outer core
- 13. Multiple Choice
How are the crust and mantle different?
The mantle is less dense than the crust.
The mantle is thinner than the crust.
The mantle is cooler than the crust.
The mantle is hotter than the crust.
- 14. Multiple Choice
Sea floor spreading occurs at a divergent boundary. What do the plates do at a divergent boundary?
come together
move apart
move up and down
slide past each other
- 15. Multiple Choice
Two plates with different densities meet. What is this process called and what will happen?
magnetism, the less dense plate will push beneath the more dense plate
subduction, the more dense plate will push beneath the less dense plate
reduction, one plate will lose density
subduction, the less dense plate will push beneath the more dense plate.
- 16. Multiple Choice
At what plate boundary do the plates slide or scrape past each other?
rift valley
divergent boundary
convergent boundary
transform boundary
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which layer is solid iron and nickel?
crust
outer core
inner core
mantle
- 18. Multiple Choice
What layer of the earth do we live on?
mantle
inner core
asthenosphere
crust
- 19. Multiple Choice
How are mountains produced?
volcano-volcano collisions
continental -continental plate collisions
oceanic-oceanic plate collisions
continental-oceanic plate collisions
- 20. Multiple Choice
The movement of lithospheric plates can cause
volcanic eruptions
earthquakes
thunderstorms
whirlpools
- 21. Multiple Choice
What happens to density, pressure, and temperature as you travel from the crust to the inner core?
increases
decreases
stays the same
goes up, then down
- 22. Multiple Choice
What is the Ring of Fire?
A section along the pacific ocean where a hot spot of volcanoes are located.
The most deadly volcano in the world
The section of a volcano which the most activity takes place in
- 23. Multiple Choice
What geologic process occurs at transform boundaries?
volcanoes
earthquakes
thermal vents
deltas
- 24. Multiple Choice
Suppose you found a polar bear fossil in the desert. What would most likely be the reason this fossil was in a warm area?
The area used to have a cold climate
the polar bear swam there
the fossil was carried there by a current of water
the whole earth used to be cold
- 25. Multiple Choice
What type of plate boundary does the picture show?
divergent boundary
convergent boundary
transverse boundary
transform boundary
- 26. Multiple Choice
What type of plate boundary is shown?
divergent boundary
transform boundary
convergent boundary
transverse boundary
- 27. Multiple Choice
What type of plate boundary does the picture show?
divergent boundary
transverse boundary
convergent boundary
transform boundary
- 28. Multiple Choice
The bold line in the map indicates the San Andreas fault. The San Andreas fault is the result of
overpopulation
a large glacier
weathering & erosion
crustal plate movement
- 29. Multiple Choice
The breaking down of rocks and other materials on the Earth's surface.
Weathering
Erosion
Deposition
Exfoliation
- 30. Multiple Choice
The process by which rock and soil are moved from one place to another is called-
Chemical weatherin
Erosion
Mechanical weathering
Deosition
- 31. Multiple Choice
This type of weathering in which rock is physically broken into smaller pieces.
Chemical weathering
Erosion
Mechanical weathering
Deposition
- 32. Multiple Choice
What do we call the process in which rock is broken down by changes in its chemical makeup.
Chemical weathering
Mechanical weathering
Erosion
Deposition
- 33. Multiple Choice
Over millions of years, the shape of mountains on Earth's surface can change to low hills and then rolling plains. These changes are most likely caused by-
Folding and faulting
Volcanoes and Earthquakes
Human activity
Weathering and Erosion
- 34. Multiple ChoiceThe diagrams shows a rock with water trapped in the cracks during the day and at night.
Which statement best explains why this process results in weathering?frozen water acts as a solutewater expands when it freezesthe mass of water increases when it freezesfrozen water dissolves most types of rock - 35. Multiple ChoiceWhat is deposition?The process by which
water, ice, wind or gravity
moves fragments of rock
and soil.The process by which
water, ice, wind or gravity
deposit rock sediments
and soil in a new place.The breaking down of
Earth’s crust into smaller
and smaller pieces. - 36. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a cause of weathering, erosion, and deposition?
Wind
ice
fire
water
- 37. Multiple ChoiceEarth's surface features are continually changing... this is due towearing away of the surfacebuilding up of the surfaceBoth wearing away and building up
- 38. Multiple ChoiceMechanical weathering increases the rate of chemical weathering. As rock breaks into smaller pieces, the surface area of the pieces increases Figure below. With more surfaces exposed, there are more surfaces on which chemical weathering can occur.
After hit with acid rain, tiny cracks form. Does this make it more likely or less likely to break apart?More LikelyLess Likely - 39. Multiple Choice
Which rock weathered faster?
stone A
stone B
- 40. Multiple Choice
Which rocks will weather faster?
Boulder
Pebbles
- 41. Multiple ChoiceThe diagram shows fossils in different rock layers. Which of these statements about the age of these fossils is most likely correct?Fossil A and C are the same ageFossil B is older than fossil CFossils A is older than fossil BFossil D is older than fossil C
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