SOL 5.8 Earth's Surface Framework Quizs

What processes change the surface of the Earth?

• Weathering, erosion, and deposition.

• Volcanic activity and tectonic shifts.

• Photosynthesis and respiration.

• Ocean currents and wind patterns.

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What does the rock cycle model?

• The transformation of rocks.

• The formation of clouds.

• The movement of tectonic plates.

• The erosion of soil.

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Which rock forms when rocks are exposed to heat and pressure?

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• Sedimentary Rock

• Metamorphic Rock

• Volcanic Rock

What are the products of weathering?

• Clay, sand, rock fragments, and soluble substances.

• Granite, limestone, and basalt.

• Fossils, minerals, and metals.

• Water, air, and sunlight.

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What is the Earth's thinnest layer?

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• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

What information do fossils provide?

• Information about life and conditions in the past.

• Details about modern animal behavior.

• Data on current climate change effects.

• Insights into future technological advancements.

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What provides evidence of Earth's change?

• Fossils and geologic patterns.

• Meteorological data and climate models.

• Satellite imagery and weather forecasts.

• Ocean currents and tidal patterns.

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What are the interrelated parts of the Earth system?

• Atmosphere, geosphere, biosphere, and hydrosphere.

• Lithosphere, atmosphere, cryosphere, and magnetosphere.

• Biosphere, lithosphere, technosphere, and atmosphere.

• Atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and exosphere.

What do plate tectonics describe?

• Movement of the Earth's crust.

• Formation of ocean currents.

• Changes in weather patterns.

• Evolution of species over time.

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How can changes in a landscape over time be inferred?

• By identifying evidence from patterns in rock formations and fossils in rock layers.

• By observing the current weather patterns in the area.

• By analyzing the color of the soil and vegetation.

• By measuring the height of the mountains in the region.

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