Earth Science: Rocks and Earthquakes

This video tutorial on geology, aligned with AP Environmental Science, covers Earth's systems, geologic time, dating techniques, Earth's structure, tectonic plates, plate boundaries, the rock cycle, types of volcanoes, and earthquake mechanics. It explains how Earth's systems interact, resulting in balance over time, and provides insights into the dynamic nature of Earth.

What is the primary method used to determine the age of rocks?

• Carbon dating

• Potassium-argon dating

• Stratigraphy

• Thermoluminescence

Which layer of the Earth is responsible for tectonic plate movement?

• Core

• Mantle

• Asthenosphere

• Crust

What type of plate boundary is associated with the formation of mountain ranges like the Himalayas?

• Continent-continent convergent

• Divergent

• Ocean-continent convergent

• Ocean-ocean convergent

Which type of rock is formed from the cooling and crystallization of magma?

• Metamorphic

• Basalt

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

Which type of volcano is characterized by gentle slopes and lava flows?

• Cinder cone volcano

• Dome volcano

• Composite volcano

• Shield volcano

What geological feature is formed by a hot spot beneath an oceanic plate?

• Trench

• Volcanic island arc

• Rift valley

• Mountain range

What is the term for the point on the Earth's surface directly above an earthquake's focus?

• Seismic zone

• Epicenter

• Hypocenter

• Fault line

Which type of seismic wave causes the most damage on the Earth's surface?

• Body waves

• Surface waves

• S waves

• P waves

How is the magnitude of an earthquake traditionally measured?

• Seismic intensity scale

• Moment magnitude scale

• Tsunami scale

• Richter scale

What natural disaster can be triggered by an underwater earthquake?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Tsunami

• Volcanic eruption