Geology

What is the primary focus of geology as discussed in the video?

• The study of ocean currents

• The study of weather patterns

• The study of rocks and their changes over time

• The study of plants and animals

Which layer of the Earth is known for being solid and is located at the center?

• Outer core

• Mantle

• Inner core

• Crust

What type of rock is formed through the crystallization of magma?

• Limestone

• Igneous rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic rock

What drives the movement of tectonic plates according to the video?

• Wind currents

• Magnetic fields

• Convection currents in the mantle

• Ocean tides

Which type of plate boundary involves plates sliding past each other?

• Transform boundary

• Divergent boundary

• Subduction zone

• Convergent boundary

What is the Ring of Fire known for?

• A large oceanic trench

• A region with frequent volcanic eruptions and earthquakes

• A large desert area

• A famous mountain range

What natural hazard is caused by the sudden release of pressure along a fault line?

• Earthquake

• Volcano

• Tsunami

• Landslide

Which geological feature is formed when an oceanic plate is subducted under a continental plate?

• Island arc

• Rift valley

• Volcano chain

• Mountain range

What is a hotspot in geological terms?

• A location with frequent earthquakes

• A region with high temperatures on the Earth's surface

• A place with abundant mineral resources

• An area where the mantle is close to the surface, forming volcanic islands

What is the term for the process where rocks are continuously recycled on Earth?

• Nitrogen cycle

• Carbon cycle

• Water cycle

• Rock cycle