L1.8 Endogenic Processes

Endogenic processes originate from external geological forces.

• True

• False

Volcanism involves the eruption of molten rock from the Earth's interior.

• True

• False

Geothermal activity harnesses the Earth's internal heat for various purposes.

• True

• False

Earthquakes are caused by the release of stress along geological faults or plate boundaries.

• True

• False

Crustal deformation includes the formation of rift valleys and mid-ocean ridges.

• True

• False

What are endogenic processes in geology?

• Geological phenomena originating from external factors

• Geological phenomena originating from within the Earth's interior

• Geological phenomena caused by meteorites

• Geological phenomena related to weathering

Which endogenic process is characterized by the eruption of molten rock onto the Earth's surface?

• Earthquakes

• Mountain building

• Volcanism

• Geothermal activity

What is the driving force behind volcanism?

• wind

• rainfall

• accumulation of molten rock pressure

• solar radiation

What is the primary driving force behind earthquakes?

• the movement of tectonic plates

• wind pressure

• solar flares

• volcanic activity

Which geological process is responsible for the formation of mountain ranges?

• soil erosion

• orogenesis

• volcanic eruptions

• formation of rift valleys