Earth Science Quiz

What is the Pacific Ring of Fire?

• A group of islands in the Pacific Ocean

• A famous hiking trail along the Pacific coast

• A group of 452 volcanoes that encircles the Pacific Ocean

• A cultural festival in the Pacific region

How many of the Earth's active volcanoes are located in the Pacific Ring of Fire?

• One out of every four

• Half of all active volcanoes

• Three out of every four

• All active volcanoes

What are tectonic plates?

• Large pieces of the Earth's crust that are always moving

• The layers of rock beneath the Earth's surface

• The outermost layer of the Earth's atmosphere

• Sections of the Earth's core that are solid

What happens at a convergent boundary?

• Plates pull away from each other

• Plates slide past each other

• Plates crash into each other, potentially forming volcanoes

• Plates remain stationary and do not interact

What is created at a divergent boundary?

• A new crust is formed as magma cools

• Earthquakes occur as plates slide past each other

• Plates merge to form a larger landmass

• The crust remains unchanged as plates move

What are transform boundaries known for causing?

• Volcanic eruptions

• The formation of mountains

• Earthquakes

• The creation of islands

What causes the formation of volcanoes according to the text?

• Earthquakes along the Ring of Fire

• Heat from hot spots inside Earth

• Tectonic plates cooling off

• Lava from shield volcanoes

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an active volcano in the Ring of Fire?

• Mount Fuji

• Krakatoa

• Mount St. Helens

• Mount Vesuvius

What is the significance of the Pacific Plate in the context of the Ring of Fire?

• It is the location of the most earthquakes.

• It is the only tectonic plate that is not cooling off.

• It is a busy tectonic plate where the younger parts are cooling off.

• It is the smallest tectonic plate in the Ring of Fire.

When did the volcano in Iceland erupt, ending a 781-year period without an eruption?

• March 19

• March 29

• April 19

• April 29