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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 27mins
Describe the most likely relationship between these mountains and nearby tectonic plates.
The mountains are probably formed by earthquakes
The mountains are probably formed by the movement of glaciers
The mountains are probably located near the edge of 2 tectonic plates.
The mountains are probably formed by running water.
Is there a pattern to the locations of earthquakes and volcanoes around the globe?
No, earthquakes and volcanoes are random.
Yes, earthquakes and volcanoes usually occur near the boundaries of tectonic plates.
yes, earthquakes and volcanoes usually occur in the middle of tectonic plates.
No, earthquakes and volcanoes usually occur under water.
Most geologists think that the movement of Earth's tectonic plates is caused by
the rotation of the Earth.
the Earth's magnetic field.
subduction.
convection currents.
A natural resource that can be used up. Oil, natural gas, and coal
Non-renewable resources
Renewable resources
Something that can be easily replaced, such as trees, water or animals for food
Renewable Resource
Non-renewable
Renewable or Nonrenewable
Renewable
Nonrenewable
Renewable
Nonrenewable
Natural gas is a ...
Renewable resource
Nonrenewable resource
A cotton plant is Renewable
True
False
Oil and minerals are renewable resources
Yes
No
Fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas that were formed over millions of years from decayed plants and animals. This process requires time, pressure, and heat.
Fossil Fuels
Renewable Resources
Replenish
Geothermal
To make full or complete again
Conservation
Efficient
Biomass
Replenish
Energy that is made from the power of moving water
Hydroelectric
Coal
Biomass
Wind
Working in the best way with little wasted time or effort
Hydroelectric
Conservation
Efficient
Alternative Energy
To use wisely to prevent waste; save
Conservation
Renewable Energy
Solar
Hydroelectric
Which of these resources are NOT renewable?
gasoline
sunlight
wind
corn
Which term is described as: includes volcanic eruptions, the formation and breakdown of rock, and major movements of matter within and below the surface of the earth
geological processes
pangea
ring of fire
mid-ocean ridge
