Question 1

A zone where new crust is formed due to the separation of two plates is labeled a(n)_______________. (two or three words)​

Accepted Answer

midoceanic ridge, spreading center, divergent boundary, divergent plate boundary

Question 2

Continental collision may form rift valleys. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

It is believed that at one time all of Earth's land masses were crowded together in one supercontinent, which is called Pangaea. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The Mohorovičic´ discontinuity ____.

Accepted Answer

A) marks the boundary between the crust and the mantle 
B) marks the boundary between the inner core and outer core 
C) separates North and South America 
D) divides oceanic crust from continental crust 
E) lies at the absolute center of the solid Earth 
A) marks the boundary between the crust and the mantle 
B) marks the boundary between the inner core and outer core 
C) separates North and South America 
D) divides oceanic crust from continental crust 
E) lies at the absolute center of the solid Earth

Question 5

Isostasy is similar to ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) buoyancy 
B) inertia ​ 
C) convection ​ 
D) volume ​ 
E) conductivity ​ 
A) buoyancy 
B) inertia ​ 
C) convection ​ 
D) volume ​ 
E) conductivity ​

Question 6

Molten rock material at Earth's surface is known as _______________. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Molten rock material at Earth's surface is...

Question 7

Metamorphosed limestone becomes ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) marble 
B) quartzite ​ 
C) granite ​ 
D) shale ​ 
E) conglomerate ​ 
A) marble 
B) quartzite ​ 
C) granite ​ 
D) shale ​ 
E) conglomerate ​

Question 8

Discuss the major sources of evidence for the theory of plate tectonics. ​

Accepted Answer

Coastlines of the continents fit togethe

Question 9

Every mineral has distinctive and recognizable physical characteristics that aid in its identification. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Plastic solids respond to stress by deforming and flowing slowly rather than by fracturing. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Fractures called _______________ are common in rocks and can be caused by regional stress. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fractures called _______________ are common in rocks...

Question 12

Continental shields are ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) coastal mountain ranges 
B) large, inland basins ​ 
C) lines of volcanic islands that parallel a continent's coast ​ 
D) areas of crust added to a continent by accretion ​ 
E) areas of exposed, ancient crystalline rocks ​ 
A) coastal mountain ranges 
B) large, inland basins ​ 
C) lines of volcanic islands that parallel a continent's coast ​ 
D) areas of crust added to a continent by accretion ​ 
E) areas of exposed, ancient crystalline rocks ​

Question 13

In general, extrusive igneous rocks are composed of mineral grains visible to the unaided eye, whereas mineral grains in intrusive igneous rocks are too small to be seen without magnification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Sandstone is an example of a(n)____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) pyroclastic rock 
B) clastic sedimentary rock ​ 
C) intrusive igneous rock ​ 
D) metamorphic rock ​ 
E) chemical precipitate sedimentary rock ​ 
A) pyroclastic rock 
B) clastic sedimentary rock ​ 
C) intrusive igneous rock ​ 
D) metamorphic rock ​ 
E) chemical precipitate sedimentary rock ​

Question 15

Which of these rocks is a common type of intrusive igneous rock?

Accepted Answer

A) sandstone 
B) basalt ​ 
C) shale ​ 
D) marble 
E) granite 
A) sandstone 
B) basalt ​ 
C) shale ​ 
D) marble 
E) granite

Question 16

Paleomagnetism helps scientists understand ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) the origin of Earth's magnetic field 
B) the crust's chemical composition ​ 
C) the past location of continents ​ 
D) the depth of the Mohorovičic´ discontinuity ​ 
E) Earth's age ​ 
A) the origin of Earth's magnetic field 
B) the crust's chemical composition ​ 
C) the past location of continents ​ 
D) the depth of the Mohorovičic´ discontinuity ​ 
E) Earth's age ​

Question 17

Subduction occurs at transform plate boundaries. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The asthenosphere lies in the ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) inner and outer core 
B) mantle and crust ​ 
C) crust only ​ 
D) mantle only ​ 
E) outer core only ​ 
A) inner and outer core 
B) mantle and crust ​ 
C) crust only ​ 
D) mantle only ​ 
E) outer core only ​

Question 19

Coal is an example of a(n)_______________ sedimentary rock. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Coal is an example of a(n)_______________ sedimentary...

Question 20

Catastrophism is the theory that Earth processes operated in the geologic past as slowly as they do today. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A zone where new crust is formed due to the separation of two plates is labeled a(n)_______________. (two or three words)

Continental collision may form rift valleys.

It is believed that at one time all of Earth's land masses were crowded together in one supercontinent, which is called Pangaea.

The Mohorovičic´ discontinuity ____.

Isostasy is similar to ____.

Molten rock material at Earth's surface is known as _______________.

Metamorphosed limestone becomes ____.

Discuss the major sources of evidence for the theory of plate tectonics.

Every mineral has distinctive and recognizable physical characteristics that aid in its identification.

Plastic solids respond to stress by deforming and flowing slowly rather than by fracturing.

Fractures called _______________ are common in rocks and can be caused by regional stress.

Continental shields are ____.

In general, extrusive igneous rocks are composed of mineral grains visible to the unaided eye, whereas mineral grains in intrusive igneous rocks are too small to be seen without magnification.

Sandstone is an example of a(n)____.

Which of these rocks is a common type of intrusive igneous rock?

Paleomagnetism helps scientists understand ____.

Subduction occurs at transform plate boundaries.

The asthenosphere lies in the ____.

Coal is an example of a(n)_______________ sedimentary rock.

Catastrophism is the theory that Earth processes operated in the geologic past as slowly as they do today.

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Exam 13: Earth Materials and Plate Tectonics

A zone where new crust is formed due to the separation of two plates is labeled a(n)_______________. (two or three words)​

Continental collision may form rift valleys. ​

It is believed that at one time all of Earth's land masses were crowded together in one supercontinent, which is called Pangaea. ​

The Mohorovičic´ discontinuity ____.

Isostasy is similar to ____. ​

Molten rock material at Earth's surface is known as _______________. ​

Metamorphosed limestone becomes ____. ​

Discuss the major sources of evidence for the theory of plate tectonics. ​

Every mineral has distinctive and recognizable physical characteristics that aid in its identification. ​

Plastic solids respond to stress by deforming and flowing slowly rather than by fracturing. ​

Fractures called _______________ are common in rocks and can be caused by regional stress. ​

Continental shields are ____. ​

In general, extrusive igneous rocks are composed of mineral grains visible to the unaided eye, whereas mineral grains in intrusive igneous rocks are too small to be seen without magnification.

Sandstone is an example of a(n)____. ​

Which of these rocks is a common type of intrusive igneous rock?

Paleomagnetism helps scientists understand ____. ​

Subduction occurs at transform plate boundaries. ​

The asthenosphere lies in the ____. ​

Coal is an example of a(n)_______________ sedimentary rock. ​

Catastrophism is the theory that Earth processes operated in the geologic past as slowly as they do today. ​

Physical Geography: Earth Environments and Systems

Representations of Earth

Earth-Sun Relationships and Solar Energy

The Atmosphere, Temperature, and the Heat Budget

Atmospheric Pressure, Winds, and Circulation Patterns

Moisture, Condensation, and Precipitation

Air Masses and Weather Systems

Global Climates and Climate Change

Low-Latitude and Arid Climate Regions

Middle-Latitude, Polar, and Highland Climatic Regions

Biogeography

Soils and Soil Development

Tectonism and Volcanism

Weathering and Mass Wasting

Subsurface Water and Karst

Fluvial Processes and Landforms

Arid Region and Eolian Landforms

Glacial Systems and Landforms

Coastal Processes and Landforms

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A zone where new crust is formed due to the separation of two plates is labeled a(n)_______________. (two or three words)

Continental collision may form rift valleys.

It is believed that at one time all of Earth's land masses were crowded together in one supercontinent, which is called Pangaea.

Isostasy is similar to ____.

Molten rock material at Earth's surface is known as _______________.

Metamorphosed limestone becomes ____.

Discuss the major sources of evidence for the theory of plate tectonics.

Every mineral has distinctive and recognizable physical characteristics that aid in its identification.

Plastic solids respond to stress by deforming and flowing slowly rather than by fracturing.

Fractures called _______________ are common in rocks and can be caused by regional stress.

Continental shields are ____.

Sandstone is an example of a(n)____.

Paleomagnetism helps scientists understand ____.

Subduction occurs at transform plate boundaries.

The asthenosphere lies in the ____.

Coal is an example of a(n)_______________ sedimentary rock.

Catastrophism is the theory that Earth processes operated in the geologic past as slowly as they do today.