Unit 4; Land and Water Systems

When two plates collide, what geologic formations can occur?

• Volcanos

• Mountain Ranges

• Trenches

• All of These

Where is new crust created?

• Convergent Boundaries

• Transform Faults

• Divergent Boundaries

• Mountain Ranges

When two plates move parallel to each other, but in opposite directions, what can occur when the energy is released after built up tension?

• Landslides

• Volcanoes

• Avalanches

• Earthquakes

Islands in the middle of a tectonic plate are usually associated with what phenomena?

• Subduction zones

• Hot Spots

• Divergent Boundaries

• Transform Faults

What letter represents topsoil?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

Which soil indicated on the soil triangle above would most likely have the poorest water-holding capacity?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

Of the following, which has the least permeability?

• Sand

• Slit

• Loam

• Clay

Which point on the soil triangle is usually considered the best soil for agricultural use?

• X

• W

• U

• V

What layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

What layer of the atmosphere absorbs harmful Ultraviolet Radiation?

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere