Earth history

Tectonic plates move toward each other at this type of plate boundary.

• Convergent
• Divergent
• Transform

The rock cycle indicates that each type of rock can

• a. provide materials to make other rocks
• b. be changed by natural processes
• c. form other types of rocks
• d. all of the above

Which of the following is TRUE of rock buried deep in the ground?

• a. Its rate of weathering depends on the climate of the region.
• b. It typically weathers more rapidly than rocks on the surface.
• c. It is relatively protected from weathering since it is not exposed to environmental elements.
• d. It is exposed to extreme temperature changes that accelerate weathering.

Examine the diagrams below. Write the letter of the picture (A, B, C, D, E or F) that best fits the claim. The picture that best represents where sedimentary rock forms is picture

• C
• A
• B
• D
• E

Examine the diagrams below. Write the letter of the picture (A, B, C, D, E or F) that best fits the claim. The picture that best represents where igneous rock forms is picture

• A
• B
• C
• D
• E

Examine the diagrams below. Write the letter of the picture (A, B, C, D, E or F) that best fits the claim. The picture that best represents where metamorphic rock forms is picture

• D
• A
• B
• C
• E

Examine the diagrams below. Choose the letter of the picture (A, B, C, D, E or F) that best fits the claim. The picture that best represents chemical weathering is picture

• F
• A
• B
• C
• D

Examine the diagrams below. Choose the letter of the picture (A, B, C, D, E or F) that best fits the claim. The picture that best represents mechanical weathering is picture

• B
• A
• C
• D
• E

Examine the diagrams below. Choose the letter of the picture (A, B, C, D, E or F) that best fits the claim. The picture that best represents erosion is picture

• E
• A
• B
• C
• D

The growth of plant roots and animal activity cause

• mechanical weathering
• erosion
• chemical weathering
• abrasion