Earth's Changes and Plate Tectonics Quiz Review

What is the principle of superposition in geology?

• The oldest layers of rock are on the bottom, and the youngest are on top.

• The youngest layers of rock are on the bottom, and the oldest are on top.

• All rock layers are the same age.

• Rock layers are formed in random order.

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Which of the following is an example of fossil evidence that supports the idea that Earth has changed over time?

• The presence of similar fossils in different continents.

• The presence of water in oceans.

• The growth of plants in different regions.

• The occurrence of rain in various climates.

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How does the movement of tectonic plates cause earthquakes?

• By the collision and sliding of plates against each other.

• By the evaporation of water from the ocean.

• By the growth of mountains.

• By the rotation of the Earth.

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Describe how the theory of plate tectonics explains the formation of ocean basins.

• Ocean basins form when tectonic plates move apart, creating space for water to fill.

• Ocean basins form when tectonic plates collide and push land upwards.

• Ocean basins form when volcanic eruptions occur underwater.

• Ocean basins form when the Earth's rotation slows down.

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Explain how the concept of superposition can be used to determine the relative age of rock layers.

• By observing that the oldest layers are at the bottom and the youngest are at the top.

• By measuring the thickness of each rock layer.

• By counting the number of fossils in each layer.

• By analyzing the color of the rock layers.

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What role do hot spots play in volcanic activity?

• Hot spots are areas where magma from deep within the mantle melts through the crust.

• Hot spots are areas where tectonic plates collide.

• Hot spots are areas where the Earth's surface is cooler.

• Hot spots are areas where water evaporates quickly.

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Analyze how fossil evidence supports the theory of continental drift.

• Similar fossils found on different continents suggest they were once connected.

• Fossils are only found in oceanic regions.

• Fossils are randomly distributed across the Earth.

• Fossils are only found in mountainous regions.

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What is the significance of plate tectonics in the formation of mountains?

• Mountains form when tectonic plates collide and push the Earth's crust upwards.

• Mountains form when tectonic plates move apart.

• Mountains form when the Earth's rotation increases.

• Mountains form when the sea level rises.

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Evaluate the impact of supervolcanoes on Earth's geological history.

• Supervolcanoes can cause massive eruptions that alter climate and geography.

• Supervolcanoes have no significant impact on Earth's history.

• Supervolcanoes only affect the local area around them.

• Supervolcanoes are responsible for the formation of all mountain ranges.

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How does the concept of plate tectonics explain the occurrence of volcanic eruptions?

• Volcanic eruptions occur when tectonic plates move apart or collide, allowing magma to reach the surface.

• Volcanic eruptions occur when the Earth's core cools down.

• Volcanic eruptions occur when the Earth's atmosphere changes.

• Volcanic eruptions occur when the sea level rises.

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