Earth/Environmental Science Pop Quiz 1

What type of rock is commonly found in the Coastal Plain region of North Carolina?

• Igneous rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Volcanic rock

• Sedimentary rock

Which mountain range is the oldest in North Carolina?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Blue Ridge Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Sierra Nevada Mountains

What natural disaster is the Outer Banks region of North Carolina prone to?

• volcanic eruptions

• tornadoes

• earthquakes

• hurricanes

What type of boundary has two plates moving toward each other?

• Igneous Boundary

• Divergent Bpundary

• Convergent Boundary

• Transform Boundary

What event can occur at all boundaries?

• Volcanoes

• Hurricanes

• Subduction

• Earthquakes

What lines run from North to South?

• Longitude

• Latitude

What is the unique feature of the Outer Banks barrier islands?

• Permanently frozen glaciers

• Tropical rainforest climate

• Active volcanoes

• Constantly shifting sand dunes and beaches

What type of boundary happens when two plates move away from each other

• Transform Boundary

• Divergent Boundary

• Convergent Boundary

• Sedimentary Boundary

What is the major difference between the geology of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains?

• The Blue Ridge Mountains are older and have more rounded peaks, while the Appalachian Mountains are younger and have more jagged peaks.

• The Blue Ridge Mountains are taller and have more snow, while the Appalachian Mountains are shorter and have less snow.

• The Blue Ridge Mountains are made of limestone, while the Appalachian Mountains are made of granite.

• The Blue Ridge Mountains are located in North Carolina, while the Appalachian Mountains are located in Tennessee.

What line runs from East to West at 0 degrees?

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Longitude

• South Pole