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WorksheetsPractice 4th Qrt Midterm pt.2
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Plates that pass one another is a type of what boundary?
divergent
convergent
transform
Plates that move away each other is a type of what boundary?
divergent
convergent
transform
The upper part of the mantle, the asthenosphere, its movement is what we call?
statistical currents
convection currents
conduction currents
none of these
The newest rocks are found in the ocean floor in the ____________.
cliffs
ridges
top of mountains
none of these
Of the three earthquake waves which on travels the slowest?
primary waves
secondary waves
surface waves
When the earth moves suddenly below the surface, this is called...
Earthquake
tsunami
tidal waves
The scale that is commonly used to measure the magnitude of Earthquakes is called the Smyslov Scale.
True
False
When magma comes up to the surface and lava builds up, this opening is called a...
earthquake
volcano
collision
The cinder cone volcanoes are made mostly of tephra material.
True
False
The type of volcano that has gentle slopes and mild eruptions is the...
composite volcanoes
cinder cone volcanoes
shield volcanoes
When rocks are exposed to large heat and pressure they will form which type of rock?
igneous
sedimentary
metamorphic
The cooling of magma will create this type of rock.
igneous
sedimentary
metamorphic
Rocks wit fossils or other small pebbles are most likely found in which type of rock?
igneous
sedimentary
metamorphic
