LT 3.3&3.4 Quiz

LT 3.3: What is the primary process that leads to the formation of volcanoes at divergent plate boundaries?

• Subduction of oceanic plates

• Melting of continental crust

• Rising of magma due to plates moving apart

• Collision of two continental plates

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LT 3.3: Which of the following is a method used to predict the likelihood of an earthquake occurring in a specific area?

• Measuring rainfall patterns

• Monitoring seismic activity

• Observing animal migration

• Tracking wind speed

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LT 3.3: Which of the following is a sign that a volcano may soon erupt?

• Decrease in ground temperature

• Increase in small earthquakes near the volcano

• Sudden drop in atmospheric pressure

• Disappearance of nearby rivers

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LT 3.3: Which of the following is a limitation of current earthquake prediction methods?

• They can predict the exact time and location of earthquakes

• They can only estimate the probability of occurrence

• They are based on weather patterns

• They use outdated technology

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LT 3.3: Given a map showing the locations of recent earthquakes and volcanoes, how would you determine the most likely location of a plate boundary?

• Identify areas with the highest population density

• Look for linear patterns where earthquakes and volcanoes are concentrated

• Find regions with the most rainfall

• Search for places with the oldest rocks

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LT 3.4: Which of the following best describes how volcanic eruptions can affect Earth's atmosphere?

• They cause immediate cooling of the Earth's core

• They increase the amount of oxygen in the air

• They decrease the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere

• They release gases and ash that can block sunlight

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LT 3.4: How can volcanic activity influence the biosphere?

• By causing the magnetic poles to shift

• By reducing the Earth's gravitational pull

• By increasing the salinity of ocean water

• By providing nutrients to soil that support plant growth

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LT 3.4: What is one way volcanic eruptions can impact the hydrosphere?

• By causing rivers to flow uphill

• By freezing all bodies of water instantly

• By removing all water from the atmosphere

• By adding ash and chemicals to lakes and oceans

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LT 3.4: How can volcanoes affect the geosphere?

• Volcanoes primarily affect the atmosphere and climate.
• Volcanoes have no impact on landforms or geological events.
• Volcanoes only produce lava and ash without altering the landscape.
• Volcanoes reshape landforms, create new land, and can trigger geological events.

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LT 3.4: Give me an example of a short term effect volcanoes can have after an eruption.

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