Natural Science Unit 4 Quiz

What is the cause of a tsunami?

• magma finds it´s way to the surface

• the plates make a sudden movement under water

• a large tropical storm

what are the characteristics of an earthquake?

• tectonic plates moving in the same direction

• magma finding it´s way to the surfce

• tectonic plates moving in different direction

is breaking down the Earth´s surface

Mechanical way of weathering means

• it happens for physical reasons (changes in temp, impact of objects)

• it affects the molecules

This is the movement of weathered material, transported by wind, water, wind or gravity

creates new forms in the landscape, like beaches or deltas

We organize rocks by...

• where it´s found, how pretty it is

• composition, texture, and where it´s found

• the color, the size, and it´s weight

The earth´s crust is made of

• magna

• rock

• lava

What are the 3 layers of the geosphere?

• crust, mantle, core

• crust, lava, magma

• ocean, air, rock

What can minerals be used for?

• building, decoration, industry, energy

• fashion, building, energy, keeping

• art, collecting, displaying, and sharing