Chapter 4 Review

What is the type of weathering that breaks rocks into smaller pieces?

• chemical weathering

• physical weathering

• erosion

• deposition

What is the type of weathering that changes the composition of rocks?

• chemical weathering

• physical weathering

• erosion

• deposition

What is the scientific term used to describe when sediment is dropped in a new location?

• erosion

• weathering

• deposition

• uplift

What are the cracks in Earth's surface called, where earthquakes often happen?

• volcano

• earthquake

• fault

• plate

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At which type of boundary is a volcano more likely to form?

• convergent boundary with a subduction zone

• divergent boundary

• transform boundary

• convergent boundary without a subduction zone

What is the scientific term for the circulation of fluids due to a difference in thermal energy and density?

• deposition

• convergent

• subduction

• convection

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What is molten rock that is deep below Earth's surface?

• lava

• magma

• volcano

• mantle

What is molten rock that has erupted onto Earth's surface?

• lava

• magma

• volcano

• mantle

What is the theory of plate tectonics?

• Earth has 3 layers.

• Earthquakes are caused by movement of plates.

• The circulation of fluids due to thermal energy and density.

• Earth's surface is broken into pieces that move around.

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What are the two processes that cause tectonic plates to move?

• weathering and erosion

• convergent and divergent boundaries

• convection and subduction

• lava and magma

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