Geological Processes (R) - Quiz 1

Which type of plate boundary is pictured?

(Pay attention to the direction of the arrows)

• transform boundary

• divergent boundary

• convergent boundary

• tectonic plates

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Which type of plate boundary is pictured?

(Pay attention to the direction of the arrows)

• transform boundary

• divergent boundary

• convergent boundary

• tectonic plates

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

This is the layer of the mantle that can flow and change shape:

• asthenosphere

• lithosphere

• crust

• core

This type of rock is formed from magma or lava that cools and solidifies.

• igneous

• sedimentary

• metamorphic

• magma

Which one is NOT an example of a natural hazard?

• landslide

• earthquake

• volcano

• rain

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The most active earthquakes and volcanoes can be found around the edge of the _________ Ocean.

• Arctic

• Atlantic

• Indian

• Pacific

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The area around the Pacific Ocean where a lot of earthquakes and volcanoes occur is called the_____________.

• Fire Zone.

• Ring of Fire.

• Triangle of Fire.

• Hot Zone.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Earthquakes are the only natural hazard that forms at this type of plate boundary

• convergent

• divergent

• transform

• continental

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When magma shoots out of a volcano and flows down its sides, it is now called:

• magma

• lava

• igneous rock

• sedimentary rock

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This is a sudden release of energy from inside the earth

• crust

• subduction

• earthquake

• volcanic eruption

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