Rock Cycle Proficiency Quiz 2

A Map is provided that gives information on various regions of the Earth. Based on this map, at which locations would you likely find a trench?

• Between the Central iapetus plate and the Artemian plate

• Between the South Kesh plate and the Eurybium plate

• Between the Goldelic and the Boreal plate

• Between the South Tethys plate and the Hyberian Plate.

This map shows the location of the Aleutian Islands. Based on this information, which of the following is most true?

• The islands are the oldest on the Earth

• The climate is getting colder

• They were formed by volcanic activity

• Earthquakes do not occur there

The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is and area with a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. What claims can be made about the Mid-Atlantic Ridge?

• The edges of the tectonic plates are moving in this area

• It has been getting smaller since the Earth first formed

• it represents the areas where plates are thickest

• It is the only place on Earth where volcanoes occur

Choose all correct answers

Washington and Oregon sits on the North American plate. The Juan De Fuca plate is moving toward the North American plate. It is pushed downward and is sulbducted under the North American plate. Based on this information feature could we expect to see along the coast of Wasington?

• Deep ocean trench

• New continent formation

• Severe tropical storms

• A series of volcanic mountains

The picture is of a tropical fossil found in Antarctica. They date back 280 million years. Which of these explanations most likely explains this?

• Antarctica was warmer 280 million years ago

• The entire Earth went through a period of global warming 280 million years ago

• Antarctica used to be located closer to the equator, in a warm climate 280 million years ago.

• Tropical organisms were adapted to colder conditions 280 million years ago

This picture is an example of evidence that Wegner used to support his hypothesis. What does it show?

• Climate unchanged due to the moving of continents

• The continents matching boundaries like a jigsaw puzzle

• Matching fossils on different continents

• Continents moved and created glacial scarring in Africa

The picture shows the estimated location of landmasses on the Earth at various times. Which of the following processes caused the breakup and relocation of the landmasses over time.

• Vocanic eruptions and weathering

• Tectonic plate motions

• Strong ocean currents

• erosion, sedimentation and deposition

What phenomena takes place that causes the tectonic plates to move? Choose the best answer.

• Earthquakes

• Magma eroding on the surface

• convection currents

• Inner core turbulence

The image shows the rock cycle. Which event most likely occurs at point K?

• Melting

• Heating

• Erosion

• Cooling

Q12.

This image shows a model of the rock cycle. At point R, cooling as the lava runs down the mountain. Which is another process that contributes to the formation of rock at point R?

• Compacting of sediments on the mountain

• Eroding of different rocks at the base of the mountain

• Weathering of the mountain from the environment

• Rocks melting underground to form magma