Final Review Flashcardizz #2, Units 4-6

Front

What powers convection currents in the Earth's mantle?

Back

Heat from the Earth's core.

Front

How does weathered rock impact the environment?

Back

It creates soil which promotes the growth of plants.

Front

What is a mitigation effort to reduce the environmental impact of mining?

Back

Replanting native vegetation on mined areas.

Front

Which human activity is likely to decrease carbon dioxide concentrations?

Back

Implementing reforestation projects.

Front

What geological features are found at convergent boundaries?

Back

Mountain ranges, deep ocean trenches, and volcanic islands.

Front

What is the process of subduction?

Back

The movement of one tectonic plate under another, often leading to volcanic activity.

Front

What type of rock is formed from cooled magma?

Back

Igneous rock.

Front

What is the primary cause of plate tectonic movement?

Back

Convection currents in the mantle.

Front

What is the role of sedimentary rock in the environment?

Back

It can influence soil formation and provide habitats.

Front

What are mid-ocean ridges?

Back

Underwater mountain ranges formed by tectonic plate movement.