Question 1

Which location on this figure from the Investigation is located on a passive continental margin?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5

Question 2

Curving island chains across the seafloor that are mainly volcanic in origin are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  island acrs 
B)  sea mounts 
C)  continental shelves 
D)  abyssal plains 
A)  island acrs 
B)  sea mounts 
C)  continental shelves 
D)  abyssal plains

Question 3

On the accompanying figure, which letter is likely over oceanic crust that is similar in age to that beneath letter E?

Accepted Answer

A)  A and B 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A and B 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 4

The study of the origin and arrangement of the broad structural features of Earth's surface is:

Accepted Answer

A)  tectonics 
B)  geology 
C)  structuralism 
A)  tectonics 
B)  geology 
C)  structuralism

Question 5

The convergence of two continental masses is known as an):

Accepted Answer

A)  continental collision 
B)  subduction 
C)  conduction 
D)  divergent collision 
A)  continental collision 
B)  subduction 
C)  conduction 
D)  divergent collision

Question 6

The puzzle-like fit of the continents, similarity of rock types across continents, and glacial evidence all were pieces of evidence supporting Wegener's hypothesis of continental drift. What was another piece of supporting evidence?

Accepted Answer

A)  distribution of similar fossils across multiple continents 
B)  land bridges were discovered connecting Africa and South America 
C)  continents were found to have plowed through ocean basins to move into current positions 
D)  gravitational pull of the Moon was found to be responsible for connecting Pangaea 
A)  distribution of similar fossils across multiple continents 
B)  land bridges were discovered connecting Africa and South America 
C)  continents were found to have plowed through ocean basins to move into current positions 
D)  gravitational pull of the Moon was found to be responsible for connecting Pangaea

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a mid-ocean divergent boundary?

Accepted Answer

A)  As the plates move apart, solid lithosphere move upward into the asthenosphere. 
B)  Submarine lava flows form new ocean crust. 
C)  Mid-ocean ridges are elevated above the surrounding seafloor. 
D)  A rift runs along the axis of mid-ocean ridges because of movement as the plates diverge from each other. 
A)  As the plates move apart, solid lithosphere move upward into the asthenosphere. 
B)  Submarine lava flows form new ocean crust. 
C)  Mid-ocean ridges are elevated above the surrounding seafloor. 
D)  A rift runs along the axis of mid-ocean ridges because of movement as the plates diverge from each other.

Question 8

This figure shows plate boundaries south of Alaska. Which location is likely to contain volcanoes above a subduction zone?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  2 and 3 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  2 and 3

Question 9

This figure depicts what type of boundary?

Accepted Answer

A)  oceanic divergent boundary 
B)  ocean-ocean convergent boundary 
C)  ocean-continent convergent boundary 
D)  transform boundary 
E)  continental collision 
A)  oceanic divergent boundary 
B)  ocean-ocean convergent boundary 
C)  ocean-continent convergent boundary 
D)  transform boundary 
E)  continental collision

Question 10

Some continents continue outward from the shoreline under shallow seawater, forming submerged benches called:

Accepted Answer

A)  continental shelves 
B)  sea mounts 
C)  island arcs 
D)  island chains 
E)  abyssal plains 
A)  continental shelves 
B)  sea mounts 
C)  island arcs 
D)  island chains 
E)  abyssal plains

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Earthquakes are more widespread than volcanoes or high mountains. 
B)  High mountains are more widespread than volcanoes or earthquakes. 
C)  Volcanoes are more widespread than earthquakes or high mountains. 
A)  Earthquakes are more widespread than volcanoes or high mountains. 
B)  High mountains are more widespread than volcanoes or earthquakes. 
C)  Volcanoes are more widespread than earthquakes or high mountains.

Question 12

When a plate boundary changes its orientation, it can change from:

Accepted Answer

A)  a spreading center to a transform fault 
B)  a transform fault to a spreading center 
C)  a transform fault to a subduction zone 
D)  all of these 
E)  none of these 
A)  a spreading center to a transform fault 
B)  a transform fault to a spreading center 
C)  a transform fault to a subduction zone 
D)  all of these 
E)  none of these

Question 13

Which of the following is associated with a mid-ocean ridge?

Accepted Answer

A)  an island arc 
B)  magma produced as the mantles rise up 
C)  melting of the subducting plate 
D)  lower topography than surrounding seafloor 
E)  continental rift 
A)  an island arc 
B)  magma produced as the mantles rise up 
C)  melting of the subducting plate 
D)  lower topography than surrounding seafloor 
E)  continental rift

Question 14

Use your knowledge of plate boundaries to answer whether a volcano is likely or unlikely to form at the location of the red triangle

Accepted Answer

A)  Likely 
B)  Unlikely 
A)  Likely 
B)  Unlikely

Question 15

Where is subduction occurring on this map of South America?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E

Question 16

Use your knowledge of plate boundaries to answer whether an earthquake is likely or unlikely to occur at the location of the red circle.

Accepted Answer

A)  Likely 
B)  Unlikely 
A)  Likely 
B)  Unlikely

Question 17

What type of plate boundary is depicted in this figure?

Accepted Answer

A)  continental rift 
B)  ocean-ocean convergent boundary 
C)  ocean-continent convergent boundary 
D)  divergent and transform boundaries 
E)  continental collision 
A)  continental rift 
B)  ocean-ocean convergent boundary 
C)  ocean-continent convergent boundary 
D)  divergent and transform boundaries 
E)  continental collision

Question 18

On the accompanying figure the plate boundary is located between:

Accepted Answer

A)  A and B 
B)  B and C 
C)  C and D 
D)  D and E 
E)  there is not enough information to tell 
A)  A and B 
B)  B and C 
C)  C and D 
D)  D and E 
E)  there is not enough information to tell

Question 19

Use your knowledge of plate boundaries to answer whether an earthquake is likely or unlikely to occur at the location of the red circle.

Accepted Answer

A)  Likely 
B)  Unlikely 
A)  Likely 
B)  Unlikely

Question 20

Volcanoes that present major hazards to people living on the continents are likely at location:

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  5 
E)  1, 2, and 5 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  5 
E)  1, 2, and 5

Which location on this figure from the Investigation is located on a passive continental margin?

Curving island chains across the seafloor that are mainly volcanic in origin are called:

On the accompanying figure, which letter is likely over oceanic crust that is similar in age to that beneath letter E?

The study of the origin and arrangement of the broad structural features of Earth's surface is:

The convergence of two continental masses is known as an):

The puzzle-like fit of the continents, similarity of rock types across continents, and glacial evidence all were pieces of evidence supporting Wegener's hypothesis of continental drift. What was another piece of supporting evidence?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a mid-ocean divergent boundary?

This figure shows plate boundaries south of Alaska. Which location is likely to contain volcanoes above a subduction zone?

This figure depicts what type of boundary?

Some continents continue outward from the shoreline under shallow seawater, forming submerged benches called:

Which of the following statements is true?

When a plate boundary changes its orientation, it can change from:

Which of the following is associated with a mid-ocean ridge?

Use your knowledge of plate boundaries to answer whether a volcano is likely or unlikely to form at the location of the red triangle

Where is subduction occurring on this map of South America?

Use your knowledge of plate boundaries to answer whether an earthquake is likely or unlikely to occur at the location of the red circle.

What type of plate boundary is depicted in this figure?

On the accompanying figure the plate boundary is located between:

Use your knowledge of plate boundaries to answer whether an earthquake is likely or unlikely to occur at the location of the red circle.

Volcanoes that present major hazards to people living on the continents are likely at location:

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Exam 3: Plate Tectonics

Which location on this figure from the Investigation is located on a passive continental margin?

Curving island chains across the seafloor that are mainly volcanic in origin are called:

On the accompanying figure, which letter is likely over oceanic crust that is similar in age to that beneath letter E?

The study of the origin and arrangement of the broad structural features of Earth's surface is:

The convergence of two continental masses is known as an):

The puzzle-like fit of the continents, similarity of rock types across continents, and glacial evidence all were pieces of evidence supporting Wegener's hypothesis of continental drift. What was another piece of supporting evidence?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a mid-ocean divergent boundary?

This figure shows plate boundaries south of Alaska. Which location is likely to contain volcanoes above a subduction zone?

This figure depicts what type of boundary?

Some continents continue outward from the shoreline under shallow seawater, forming submerged benches called:

Which of the following statements is true?

When a plate boundary changes its orientation, it can change from:

Which of the following is associated with a mid-ocean ridge?

Use your knowledge of plate boundaries to answer whether a volcano is likely or unlikely to form at the location of the red triangle

Where is subduction occurring on this map of South America?

Use your knowledge of plate boundaries to answer whether an earthquake is likely or unlikely to occur at the location of the red circle.

What type of plate boundary is depicted in this figure?

On the accompanying figure the plate boundary is located between:

Use your knowledge of plate boundaries to answer whether an earthquake is likely or unlikely to occur at the location of the red circle.

Volcanoes that present major hazards to people living on the continents are likely at location:

The Nature of Geology

Investigating Geologic Questions

Earth Materials

Igneous Environments

Volcanoes and Volcanic Hazards

Sedimentary Environments

Deformation and Metamorphism

Geologic Time

Seafloor and Continental Margins

Mountains, Basins, and Continents

Earthquakes and Earths Interior

Climate and Weathering

Glaciers, Shorelines, and Changing Sea Levels

Weathering, Soil, and Unstable Slopes

Streams and Flooding

Water Resources

Energy and Mineral Resources

Geology of the Solar System

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