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FORMATIVE QUIZ - Plate Tectonics and The Rock Cycle
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- 1. Multiple ChoiceName the boundaryconvergent boundarydivergent boundarytransform boundarysergent boundary
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of plate boundary is shown here?divergentconvergenttransformstrike slip
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of plate boundary is shown here?divergentconvergenttransformstrike slip
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of plate boundary is shown here?divergentconvergenttransformstrike slip
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhen one plate goes UNDER another plate, it is called...mountainmid-ocean ridgesubductionmantle
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of plate boundary DOES NOT cause volcanoes?ConvergentTransformDivergent
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat MAKES the plates MOVE?convectionconductiontensionradiation
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which crust subducts because it is denser than other crust?
pizza crust
oceanic crust
continental crust
new crust
- 9. Multiple Choice
What would you most likely find at a convergent boundary between an oceanic and continental plate? (O-C Conv)
Trenches and Mountains
Trenches and Volcanoes
Trenches and Mid-Ocean Ridges
Mid-Ocean Ridges and Rift Valleys
- 10. Multiple Choice
What would you most likely find at a convergent boundary between two pieces of continental crust? (C-C Conv)
Volcano
Mountain
Rift
Island Arc
- 11. Multiple Choice
What would you be most likely find at a divergent boundary between two pieces of oceanic crust? (O-O Div)
Rift Valley
Mid-Ocean Ridge
Island Arc
Deep Ocean Trench
- 12. Multiple Choice
What would you most likely find at a divergent boundary between two pieces of continental crust? (C-C Div)
Mid-Ocean Ridge
Mountain
Rift Valley
Island Arc
- 13. Multiple Choice
What would you most likely find at a transform boundary? (Trans)
Earthquakes
Volcanoes
Mountains
Rift Valleys
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhere would the oldest rock be found?LMNO
- 15. Multiple Choice
A rock formed from fragments of other rocks is a/an
Metamorphic RockSedimentary RockExtrusive RockIgneous Rock - 16. Multiple ChoiceAn igneous rock containing large crystals is most likely a(n)Chemical RockFoliated RockExtrusive RockIntrusive Rock
- 17. Multiple ChoiceIf heat and pressure inside the Earth cause a rock to melt, the material that formed would beMetamorphicMagmaSedimentaryIgneous
- 18. Multiple ChoiceAs lava cools and crystallizes, what type of rock will form?SedimentaryMetamorphicExtrusive IgneousIntrusive Igneous
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThe three groups of rocks are classified byHow they formColorGrain sizeChemical Composition
- 20. Multiple ChoiceFossils are only found inSedimentary rocksFoliated Metamorphic rocksIgneous RocksNonfoliated Metamorphic rocks
- 21. Multiple Choice
When molten (melted) rock cools and becomes a solid, a _____ rock forms.
Igneous
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
Mineral
- 22. Multiple Choice
Identify the rock type: Shells of different animals fall to the bottom of the ocean. Over time, these shells are broken down into smaller pieces and combine with sand and bone to become a rock. This is an example of a(n) _____.
Igneous
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
Mineral
- 23. Multiple Choice
The breaking down of rock is caused by
weathering
erosion
deposition
sediment
- 24. Multiple Choice
What is letter G?
Heat and pressure
Cooling
Deposition, Compaction, Cementation
Weathering and erosion
- 25. Multiple Choice
What is letter E?
Heat and pressure
Melting
Deposition, Compaction, Cementation
Weathering and erosion
- 26. Multiple Choice
What is letter B?
Cooling
Melting
Heat and pressure
Weathering and erosion
- 27. Multiple Choice
the transport of fragments of rock by water, wind, ice, or gravity
deposition
lithification
erosion
weathering
- 28. Multiple Choice
Sandstone is a sedimentary rock. Which two processes cause sand particles to form sandstone?
cementation and cooling
compaction and cementing
cooling and erosion
erosion and heating
- 29. Multiple Choice
Which rock is located at #1?
igneous
metamorphic
sedimentary
- 30. Multiple Choice
Which rock is located at #2?
igneous
metamorphic
sedimentary
- 31. Multiple Choice
Which rock is located at #3?
metamorphic
sedimentary
igneous
- 32. Multiple Choice
What is located at #7?
magma
sediments
igneous
- 33. Multiple Choice
What is formed at location C?
Intrusive Igneous Rock
Metamorphic Rock
Extrusive Igneous Rock
Sedimentary Rock
- 34. Multiple Choice
What is formed at location D?
Intrusive Igneous Rock
Metamorphic Rock
Extrusive Igneous Rock
Sedimentary Rock
- 35. Multiple Choice
Which island is the oldest?
A
B
C
D
E
- 36. Multiple Choice
The cross section below displays the movement of an oceanic tectonic plate over a hotspot, resulting in the formation of a chain of volcanos labeled A, B, C and D. The geological age of volcano C is shown. What are the most likely ages of volcanos B and D?
B is 5 million years old and D is 12 million years old
B is 2 million years old and D is 6 million years old
B is 9 million years old and D is 9 million years old
B is 10 million years old and D is 4 million years old
- 37. Multiple Choice
Hotspots are volcanoes that form...
at convergent plate boundaries.
at divergent plate boundaries.
at transform plate boundaries.
in the middle of a tectonic plate.
- 38. Multiple Choice
This image shows the hawaiian island change. Hawaii is currently the tallest island and is still an active volcano. Based on the map chose the answer that best explains the age of the islands.
The further the islands are from Hawaii the younger the island is.
Hawaii is the youngest island because it is currently on top of the hotspot.
Hawaii is the oldest island because it is closest to the hotspot.
Ohau is younger than the big island because it is further from the hot spot.
- 39. Multiple Choice
True or False:
Hotspots move in the mantle
True
False
- 40. Multiple Choice
True or False:
A magma plume stays stationary but the tectonic plate moves
True
False
- 41. Multiple Choice
Where is the Ring of Fire located?
Atlantic Plate
Pacific Plate
Japanese Plate
North American Plate
- 42. Multiple ChoiceA live volcanoDormant volcanoActive volcanoExtinct volcanoShield volcano
- 43. Multiple ChoiceA sleeping volcanoComposite volcanoActive volcanoExtinct volcanoDormant volcano
- 44. Multiple ChoiceA dead volcano, one that is unlikely to erupt againDormant volcanoExtinct volcanoShield volcanoCaldera
- 45. Multiple ChoiceWhich layer represents the lithosphere?ABCD
- 46. Multiple Choice
Which layer represents the mantle?
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