W9D5 Test: Oregon Geology Quiz

What geological features span from the Columbia River Gorge to the Oregon-California border?

• The Oregon Coastal Range and the Cascade Mountains

• The Alps and the Pyrenees

• The Appalachian Mountains and Blue Ridge

• The Rocky Mountains and Sierra Nevada

What type of rocks can be found in the Oregon Coastal Range and Cascade Mountains?

• Limestone, gypsum, halite, and chalk

• Obsidian, pumice, scoria, and tuff

• Sandstone, basalt, shale, and granite

• Marble, quartz, diamond, and slate

Which plate is located just off the coast of Oregon and Washington?

• The Indian Plate

• The Juan de Fuca Plate

• The Antarctic Plate

• The Eurasian Plate

What is a significant result of the subduction zone near Oregon?

• The creation of the Grand Canyon

• Earthquakes and mountain-building activity

• The formation of the Great Barrier Reef

• The diversion of the Nile River

Which volcano's 1980 eruption drastically changed its shape?

• Mount Etna

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount St. Helens

• Mount Fuji

What type of ecosystems can be found in the Oregon Coastal Range and Cascade Mountains?

• Old-growth forests and alpine meadows

• Deserts and dunes

• Tundra and ice fields

• Mangroves and coral reefs

Which species relies on the area's coniferous forest for nesting sites?

• The bald eagle

• The African elephant

• The Siberian tiger

• The giant panda

What is a responsible way to explore Oregon's geological features?

• Sticking to established trails

• Leaving trash behind in parks

• Off-roading in sensitive habitats

• Collecting rocks and fossils as souvenirs

What minerals can be found in the region?

• Gold, copper, iron ore, and uranium

• Platinum, silver, mercury, and zinc

• Coal, peat, lignite, and bitumen

• Sapphire, emerald, ruby, and diamond

What is an effect of the region's volcanic activity?

• The creation of large oceanic islands

• The formation of deep sea trenches

• Lava beds and cinder cones

• The expansion of continental shelves