Question 1

Sedimentary rocks form from sediments subjected to extremely high temperatures and pressures.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What fact about scientific theories best distinguishes science from other forms of human inquiry?

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Question 3

Briefly describe the current theory of the origin of the early universe.

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Question 4

Explain why the concept of geologic time is important to geologists.

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Question 5

Solar nebula theory explains the large relative volume of rocky material and small relative volume of ice and gases in the terrestrial planets, and the converse in the Jovian planets.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is meant by the term "system"as it is used in discussing Earth's complexity?

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Question 7

The basic premise of the principle of______________ is that present-day processes have operated throughout geologic time.

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Question 8

With regard to Earth's interior, the is______________ ______________ solid, the______________ ______________ is liquid

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Question 9

With which type(s) of plate boundaries is volcanic activity generally associated?

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Question 10

The role of the professional geologist and the need for expertise in the area of geology is increasing because of society's focus on environmental problems and issues.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of Earth's major concentric divisions forms the largest volume?

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Question 12

In addition to a hospitable atmosphere and climates, what are other favorable conditions for life's existence on Earth that we know?

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Question 13

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

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A)  natural gas 
B)  gravel 
C)  wood 
D)  uranium 
E)  coal

Question 14

According to plate tectonic theory

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A)  crust is formed along divergent boundaries and consumed along convergent boundaries 
B)  continents have drifted from their original positions 
C)  magma in magma chambers helps break continents up and push them apart 
D)  volcanism and earthquakes reflect Earth's unrest

Question 15

Briefly describe the role of plate tectonics in geological processes:

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Question 16

Give one specific example of how geology has an effect on your daily life in terms of materials and energy needs.

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Question 17

The three types of tectonic plate boundaries are______________ ,______________ , ______________and.

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Question 18

Given that the asthenosphere behaves like a plastic, deforming under high pressures and temperatures, explain why oceanic crust always occurs at lower elevations/greater depths than continental crust.

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Exam 1: Understanding Earth: A Dynamic and Evolving Planet

Sedimentary rocks form from sediments subjected to extremely high temperatures and pressures.

What fact about scientific theories best distinguishes science from other forms of human inquiry?

Briefly describe the current theory of the origin of the early universe.

Explain why the concept of geologic time is important to geologists.

Solar nebula theory explains the large relative volume of rocky material and small relative volume of ice and gases in the terrestrial planets, and the converse in the Jovian planets.

What is meant by the term "system"as it is used in discussing Earth's complexity?

The basic premise of the principle of______________ is that present-day processes have operated throughout geologic time.

With regard to Earth's interior, the is solid, the is liquid

With which type(s) of plate boundaries is volcanic activity generally associated?

The role of the professional geologist and the need for expertise in the area of geology is increasing because of society's focus on environmental problems and issues.

Which of Earth's major concentric divisions forms the largest volume?

In addition to a hospitable atmosphere and climates, what are other favorable conditions for life's existence on Earth that we know?

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

According to plate tectonic theory

Briefly describe the role of plate tectonics in geological processes:

Give one specific example of how geology has an effect on your daily life in terms of materials and energy needs.

The three types of tectonic plate boundaries are , , __and.

Given that the asthenosphere behaves like a plastic, deforming under high pressures and temperatures, explain why oceanic crust always occurs at lower elevations/greater depths than continental crust.