Earth's Dynamic Processes Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a type of rock in the rock cycle?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Elastic

What is a common effect of weathering and erosion on the landscape?

• Formation of mountains

• Smoothing of rocks

• Increase in land area

• Creation of new elements

How do tectonic plates move?

• They float on a sea of liquid metal.

• They move due to the rotation of the Earth.

• They move on the semi-fluid asthenosphere beneath them.

• They remain stationary relative to each other.

What is the relationship between volcanic activity and plate tectonics?

• Volcanoes form only at the center of tectonic plates.

• Volcanic activity is unrelated to the movement of tectonic plates.

• Volcanoes often form along plate boundaries where plates diverge or converge.

• Volcanic activity prevents the movement of tectonic plates.

Which of the following is NOT an agent of erosion in the rock cycle?

• Water

• Wind

• Plants

• Fire

What type of plate boundary is most associated with the occurrence of earthquakes?

• Divergent boundaries

• Convergent boundaries

• Transform boundaries

• All of the above

Which of the following processes contributes to the formation of sedimentary rocks?

• Cooling of magma

• Compression and cementation of sediments

• Heat and pressure transforming existing rock

• Melting of rock into magma

How does erosion differ from weathering?

• Erosion involves the movement of rock particles, while weathering does not.

• Weathering occurs only in water, while erosion does not.

• Erosion is a chemical process, while weathering is a physical process.

• Weathering can only happen with the involvement of living organisms, while erosion cannot.