Question 1

Earthʹs interior is layered because

Accepted Answer

A) materials became sorted based on electromagnetic fields as Earth solidified. 
B) centrifugal force separated out the materials based on weight as Earth solidified. 
C) materials became sorted based on density as Earth solidified. 
A) materials became sorted based on electromagnetic fields as Earth solidified. 
B) centrifugal force separated out the materials based on weight as Earth solidified. 
C) materials became sorted based on density as Earth solidified.

Question 2

If you were driving down the highway and saw mountains composed of layered strata,you could be confident that you were looking at

Accepted Answer

A) batholiths or laccoliths. 
B) sedimentary rocks. 
C) extrusive igneous rock. 
D) a shield volcano. 
A) batholiths or laccoliths. 
B) sedimentary rocks. 
C) extrusive igneous rock. 
D) a shield volcano.

Question 3

Rock assemblages from the east coast in South America and west coast of Africa provide supporting evidence to the theory of plate tectonics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The half-life of a radioactive isotope does not vary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What type of rock is derived from the bits and pieces of former rocks?

Accepted Answer

A) Sedimentary 
B) Hydrothermal 
C) Igneous 
D) Metamorphic 
A) Sedimentary 
B) Hydrothermal 
C) Igneous 
D) Metamorphic

Question 6

Earthʹs magnetic field has reversed nine times in the last four million years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The geological time scale uses equal intervals for dividing Earthʹs long history in a series of eons,eras,periods,and epochs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is INCORRECTLY matched?

Accepted Answer

A) Exogenic external processes 
B) Radioactive decay heat exogenic energy source 
C) Weathering exogenic breaking and dissolving the crust 
D) Endogenic internal processes 
A) Exogenic external processes 
B) Radioactive decay heat exogenic energy source 
C) Weathering exogenic breaking and dissolving the crust 
D) Endogenic internal processes

Question 9

The principle of isostasy refers to the vertical movement of Earthʹs crust in response to loading and unloading of weight,such as ice or sediment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Earthʹs crust is roughly made up of

Accepted Answer

A) strong,unbroken material. 
B) a brittle material that does not move. 
C) mantle and core material. 
D) at least 14 plates capable of movement. 
A) strong,unbroken material. 
B) a brittle material that does not move. 
C) mantle and core material. 
D) at least 14 plates capable of movement.

Question 11

The continuous alteration of Earth materials from one rock type to another is known as the

Accepted Answer

A) rock cycle. 
B) hydrologic cycle. 
C) tectonic cycle. 
D) geologic cycle. 
A) rock cycle. 
B) hydrologic cycle. 
C) tectonic cycle. 
D) geologic cycle.

Question 12

Describe the three basic rock types,how each are formed,and subcategories of each.

Accepted Answer

Igneous: formed from solidifying and cry

Question 13

The lowest features on Earthʹs surface coincide with

Accepted Answer

A) subduction zones. 
B) divergent plate boundaries. 
C) transform plate boundaries. 
D) mid-oceanic ridges. 
A) subduction zones. 
B) divergent plate boundaries. 
C) transform plate boundaries. 
D) mid-oceanic ridges.

Question 14

Areas of crustal collision and subduction occur along

Accepted Answer

A) transform boundaries. 
B) divergent boundaries. 
C) convergent boundaries. 
D) areas of seafloor spreading. 
A) transform boundaries. 
B) divergent boundaries. 
C) convergent boundaries. 
D) areas of seafloor spreading.

Question 15

The_______ drives the exogenic processes of the rock cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) hydrologic cycle 
B) atmospheric circulation 
C) tectonic cycle 
D) rock cycle 
A) hydrologic cycle 
B) atmospheric circulation 
C) tectonic cycle 
D) rock cycle

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of an intrusive,igneous rock formation?

Accepted Answer

A) Lava flow 
B) Volcano 
C) Pluton 
D) Dome 
A) Lava flow 
B) Volcano 
C) Pluton 
D) Dome

Question 17

Describe the endogenic and exogenic processes involved in the geologic cycle.

Accepted Answer

The major exogenic cycle is th

Earthʹs interior is layered because

If you were driving down the highway and saw mountains composed of layered strata,you could be confident that you were looking at

Rock assemblages from the east coast in South America and west coast of Africa provide supporting evidence to the theory of plate tectonics.

The half-life of a radioactive isotope does not vary.

What type of rock is derived from the bits and pieces of former rocks?

Earthʹs magnetic field has reversed nine times in the last four million years.

The geological time scale uses equal intervals for dividing Earthʹs long history in a series of eons,eras,periods,and epochs.

Which of the following is INCORRECTLY matched?

The principle of isostasy refers to the vertical movement of Earthʹs crust in response to loading and unloading of weight,such as ice or sediment.

Earthʹs crust is roughly made up of

The continuous alteration of Earth materials from one rock type to another is known as the

Describe the three basic rock types,how each are formed,and subcategories of each.

The lowest features on Earthʹs surface coincide with

Areas of crustal collision and subduction occur along

The_______ drives the exogenic processes of the rock cycle.

Which of the following is an example of an intrusive,igneous rock formation?

Describe the endogenic and exogenic processes involved in the geologic cycle.

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Earthʹs interior is layered because

If you were driving down the highway and saw mountains composed of layered strata,you could be confident that you were looking at

Rock assemblages from the east coast in South America and west coast of Africa provide supporting evidence to the theory of plate tectonics.

The half-life of a radioactive isotope does not vary.

What type of rock is derived from the bits and pieces of former rocks?

Earthʹs magnetic field has reversed nine times in the last four million years.

The geological time scale uses equal intervals for dividing Earthʹs long history in a series of eons,eras,periods,and epochs.

Which of the following is INCORRECTLY matched?

The principle of isostasy refers to the vertical movement of Earthʹs crust in response to loading and unloading of weight,such as ice or sediment.

Earthʹs crust is roughly made up of

The continuous alteration of Earth materials from one rock type to another is known as the

Describe the three basic rock types,how each are formed,and subcategories of each.

The lowest features on Earthʹs surface coincide with

Areas of crustal collision and subduction occur along

The_______ drives the exogenic processes of the rock cycle.

Which of the following is an example of an intrusive,igneous rock formation?

Describe the endogenic and exogenic processes involved in the geologic cycle.

The Science of Geography

The Solar System,sun,and Earth

Energy Balance Essentials

Wind Essentials

Waterʹs Unique Properties

Water on Earth

Review of Earthʹs Climate System

Population Growth and Fossil Fuel Burning the Setting for Climate Change

Earthʹs Surface Relief Features

Landmass Denudation

Drainage Basins and Drainage Patterns

Global Oceans and Seas

Snow Into Ice--The Basis of Glaciers

Soil Development and Soil Profiles

Energy Flows and Nutrient Cycles

Biogeographic Divisions

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