UNIT 5 EXAM RETEST

Which of the following provides evidence that Earth has changed over time?

• The presence of similar fossils on different continents

• The constant size of ocean basins

• The unchanging positions of continents

• The uniformity of mountain heights

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TEKS.SCI.7.10A

What geological process is responsible for the formation of ocean basins?

• Erosion

• Plate tectonics

• Weathering

• Sedimentation

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TEKS.SCI.7.10B

Which of the following is an example of evidence supporting the theory of plate tectonics?

• The existence of supervolcanoes

• The distribution of earthquakes along plate boundaries

• The uniform distribution of fossils worldwide

• The constant temperature of Earth's core

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TEKS.SCI.7.10A

How do plate tectonics contribute to mountain building?

• By eroding existing landforms

• By the collision and convergence of tectonic plates

• By the deposition of sediments

• By the melting of glaciers

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TEKS.SCI.7.10B

What is the principle of superposition in geology?

• Older layers of rock are found above younger layers

• Younger layers of rock are found above older layers

• All rock layers are the same age

• Rock layers are randomly distributed

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TEKS.SCI.7.10A

Which of the following is a result of volcanic activity at hot spots?

• Formation of ocean trenches

• Creation of island chains

• Development of large deserts

• Formation of glaciers

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TEKS.SCI.7.10B

What type of evidence do fossils provide about Earth's history?

• Evidence of past climates and environments

• Evidence of current weather patterns

• Evidence of future geological events

• Evidence of the current position of continents

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TEKS.SCI.7.10A

Which geological feature is commonly associated with the boundaries of tectonic plates?

• Large lakes

• Earthquakes

• Sand dunes

• Coral reefs

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TEKS.SCI.7.10B