Geography and Geology Quiz

What is the primary difference between a mountain and a hill?

• Mountains are made of rock, while hills are made of earth.

• Mountains have a summit, while hills do not.

• Mountains are generally higher than 300 meters, while hills are lower.

• Hills are formed by tectonic plates, while mountains are not.

Which type of mountain is formed by tectonic plates pushing together?

• Fault Block Mountains

• Volcanic Mountains

• Fold Mountains

• Dome Mountains

What is the name given to molten rock that has reached the Earth's surface?

• Magma

• Cinder

• Dome

• Lava

Where do most fold mountains form?

• In the middle of continents

• At the edge of continents along plate boundaries

• Under the ocean

• In areas with very little rainfall

What percentage of the world's fresh water originates in mountains?

• 20%

• 50%

• 80%

• 95%

What is the term for the side of a mountain that receives the most rain and has thick vegetation?

• Leeward side

• Dry side

• Windward side

• Desert side

What is the name of the circle of over 250 active volcanoes located around the Pacific Ocean?

• The Ring of Fire

• The Pacific Ring of Fire

• The Volcano Circle

• The Pacific Volcanic Zone

What is a characteristic of Shield Volcanoes?

• They have steep sides.

• They are formed by short eruptions from a single vent.

• They have gentle slopes.

• They are very tall and cone shaped.

Which of these processes has the largest effect on changing landforms?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Flowing water

• Earthquakes

What is the term for when one tectonic plate slips under another?

• Divergent boundary

• Transform boundary

• Subduction

• Convergent boundary