25 Earth Test

Front

What is the process responsible for the formation of the Grand Canyon?

Back

Large amounts of flowing water increase the rate of weathering and erosion.

Front

What does the movement of tectonic plates at a mid-ocean ridge represent in the rock cycle?

Back

Formation of igneous rock.

Front

What geological process can be explained by Plate Tectonics besides the movement of land masses?

Back

Mountain building.

Front

Which two continents resemble puzzle pieces that support the theory of Pangaea?

Back

South America and Africa.

Front

What happens when you hold a cold glass of iced tea on a warm day?

Back

Heat will travel from your hand to the glass.

Front

What is weathering?

Back

The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

Front

What is erosion?

Back

The movement of weathered rock and soil from one location to another.

Front

What is the rock cycle?

Back

A continuous process where rocks are formed, broken down, and reformed.

Front

What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

Back

Igneous rocks form from cooled magma, while sedimentary rocks form from compressed sediments.

Front

What is the role of magma in the formation of new rocks?

Back

Magma cools and solidifies to form igneous rocks.