Dynamic Earth Quiz

What is plate tectonics?

• Plate tectonics is the study of the Earth's atmosphere.

• Plate tectonics is the process of erosion on Earth's surface.

• Plate tectonics is the movement of ocean currents.

• Plate tectonics is a scientific theory that describes the large-scale motion of Earth's lithosphere.

Which layer of the Earth is responsible for plate tectonics?

• lithosphere

• crust

• mantle

• core

What are the three types of plate boundaries?

• Oceanic boundaries, continental boundaries, and island boundaries

• Tectonic boundaries, fault boundaries, and rift boundaries

• Divergent boundaries, convergent boundaries, and transform boundaries

• Subduction boundaries, collision boundaries, and sliding boundaries

What causes volcanoes to form?

• Rupture in the Earth's crust

• Meteor impact

• Tectonic plate movement

• Erosion of mountains

What is the Ring of Fire?

• A major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.

• A fictional weapon in a fantasy novel.

• A popular song by Johnny Cash.

• A type of jewelry worn by celebrities.

What is an earthquake?

• An earthquake is a sudden and violent shaking of the air.

• An earthquake is a sudden and violent shaking of the ground.

• An earthquake is a sudden and gentle shaking of the ground.

• An earthquake is a slow and gradual shaking of the ground.

What is the Richter scale used for?

• measuring wind speed

• determining the temperature of a room

• calculating the distance between two cities

• magnitude of earthquakes

What is the rock cycle?

• The rock cycle is a type of exercise routine involving lifting rocks.

• The rock cycle is a popular rock band from the 1980s.

• The rock cycle is a geological event where rocks spontaneously combust and turn into lava.

• The rock cycle is a continuous process that describes how rocks are formed, changed, and recycled over time.

What are the three main types of rocks?

• marble, slate, and quartzite

• sandstone, shale, and limestone

• igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic

• granite, basalt, and pumice

What is weathering and erosion?

• Weathering is the process of building up rocks, soil, and minerals through exposure to the atmosphere, while erosion is the process of breaking down the weathered materials by wind, water, or ice.

• Weathering and erosion are the same process.

• Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks, soil, and minerals through exposure to the atmosphere, while erosion is the process of transporting and removing the weathered materials by wind, water, or ice.

• Weathering and erosion only occur in deserts.