Underclassman Earth and Space Final Review

Oceanic crust is denser than continental crust. So when the two meet, oceanic crust subducts under continental crust. This fact best supports which claim?

• The oldest rocks on Earth are in the oceanic crust.

• The oldest rocks on Earth are in the continental crust.

• The hardest rocks on Earth are in the oceanic crust.

• The hardest rocks on Earth are in the continental crust.

Near which geologic structure are the youngest rocks on Earth found?

• Glacial striation

• Normal fault

• Active volcano

• Kettle hole

The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is a divergent fault on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean. The ridge itself forms a mountain chain that runs the length of the ocean floor from north to south. Which best describes the location of the youngest rock on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean?

• Close to the east side of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge

• Close to the west side of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge

• Close to the top of the mountains on both sides of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge

• Close to the base of the mountains on both sides of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge

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The arrows on the map below show the general motion of Earth's major plates. Which number is most likely the location of a volcano formed by a divergent boundary?

• A. 4

• B. 2

• C. 3

• D. 1

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A geologic cross section of the Himalayan Mountain Range is shown below. This mountain range is the result of which type of boundary interaction?

• A) divergent boundary between a continental plate and an oceanic plate

• B) convergent boundary between two continental plates

• C) convergent boundary between a continental plate and an oceanic plate

• D) divergent boundary between two continental plates

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A seven-day forecast is shown below. Temperatures are in degrees Fahrenheit. The drama club is choosing a day for an outdoor fundraising performance. According to the forecast, which of these days is likely to be most comfortable (with moderate temperatures, no precipitation, and low wind) to attract the largest audience to the performance?

• Wednesday

• Thursday

• Friday

• Saturday

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The chart shows the heat index, which uses the relationship between air temperature and relative humidity to predict how hot a day feels. For example, a day with an air temperature of 85°F will feel cooler at 0% relative humidity. It will feel much hotter at 100% relative humidity. Kerry is watching a softball game on a hot day. To her, the air temperature feels like it’s about 100°F. However, she sees a bank thermometer that says it’s only 90°F. What is the most likely relative humidity at the game?

• 40%

• 60%

• 80%

• 100%

Gloria is studying earthquakes and volcanoes and where they occur. The dark lines in the map show tectonic plate boundaries. The numbers indicate locations where people could live. If Gloria wanted to live where there were few earthquakes and volcanoes, which location should she choose?

• 3

• 1

• 2

• 4

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In certain areas, tectonic plates move over hot spots. Which landforms are most likely associated with these hot spots?

• island arcs

• mid-ocean ridges

• volcanoes

• trenches

Oceanic crust is denser than continental crust. So when the two meet, oceanic crust subducts under continental crust. This fact best supports which claim?

• The hardest rocks on Earth are in the oceanic crust.

• The hardest rocks on Earth are in the continental crust.

• The oldest rocks on Earth are in the oceanic crust.

• The oldest rocks on Earth are in the continental crust.