Earth's Dynamic system review

Which of the following correctly describes an explanation based on rock strata in this cross section?

• An earthquake created fault line N before layer P formed because a feature that cuts across rock layers is younger than the rock strata they cut.

• A volcanic eruption deposited layer O before S formed because a feature that cuts across rock layers is longer than the rock strata they cut.

• An earthquake created fault line N after layer T formed because a feature that cuts across rock layers is younger than the rock strata they cut.

• A volcanic eruption deposited layer O after layer R formed because a feature that cuts across rock layers is younger than the rock strata they cut.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

The push-and-pull earthquake waves are __________________ and called ______________.

• Compression, p-waves

• Compression, s-waves

• Shear, p-waves

• Shear, s-waves

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which of the following explains how geoscience have changed Earth's surface at this location?

• Wallace creek is offset because is crosses a divergent boundary. As the Pacific and North American Plates move apart, a ridge forms between them.

• Wallace creek is offset because is crosses a convergent boundary. As the Pacific and North American Plates move collide, a mountain range forms between them.

• Wallace creek is offset because is crosses a convergent boundary. As the Pacific Plate subjects under the North American plate, a trench forms between them.

• Wallace creek is offset because is crosses a transform boundary. As the Pacific and North American Plates move past each other, a strike-slip fault forms between them.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

There are three main types of volcanoes. Which type of volcano is tall, pointed and formed from alternating eruptions of lava and ash?

• Cinder Cone volcano

• Composite Volcano

• Shield volcano

• All of the above

Which type of rock is formed in A?

• Igneous Rocks

• Metamorphic Rocks

• Sedimentary Rocks

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which type of rock is formed in B?

• Igneous Rocks

• Metamorphic Rocks

• Sedimentary Rocks

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which type of rock is formed in C?

• Igneous Rocks

• Metamorphic Rocks

• Sedimentary Rocks

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The side-to-side earthquake waves are __________________ and called ______________.

• Compression, p-waves

• Compression, s-waves

• Shear, p-waves

• Shear, s-waves

The Himalaya mountains are forming as a result of the Eurasian and Indian plates pushing against each other. What is this an example of?

• Oceanic-oceanic subduction

• Oceanic-Continental subduction

• Oceanic-Continental collision

• Continental-Continental collision

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What variables about an earthquake can a seismometer record?

• Relative directions of earthquakes

• Distance of the earthquake from the seismometer

• force of the an earthquake

• all of the above