The map represents portions of three tectonic plates. Points A through D represent locations on Earth’s surface. Which location is closest to a zone of rifting?

The cross section represents a section of Earth’s lithosphere along the coast of Japan. The epicenter of a large magnitude earthquake that occurred on March 11, 2011 is indicated. Devastation occurred mainly in the low-lying coastal areas of Japan closest to the epicenter. Letter A represents a geologic feature. Which type of tectonic plate boundary is represented in the cross-section?

The geologic feature indicated by letter A is

The cross section represents a section of Earth’s lithosphere along the coast of Japan. The epicenter of a large magnitude earthquake that occurred on March 11, 2011 is indicated. Devastation occurred mainly in the low-lying coastal areas of Japan closest to the epicenter. What most likely caused the major devastation along the fl at coastal areas of Japan as a result of this earthquake?

When major volcanic eruptions send large amounts of ash and dust into the atmosphere, worldwide air temperatures usually become

Compared to the granitic continental crust, the basaltic oceanic crust is

Which table correctly matches the layers of Earth’s interior with the appropriate description?

The map shows a tectonic plate boundary in the Atlantic Ocean between South America and Africa. Letters A, B, C, and D represent locations on Earth’s surface. The most recently formed oceanic crust would be located closest to location

Most of the tectonic plate boundaries of the Scotia Plate are classified as [USE PAGE 12 OF THE ESSRT]

The photograph shows the coastal area of Crescent City, California. Which factor causes Crescent City, California, to be highly vulnerable to tsunamis?

The photograph shows the coastal area of Crescent City, California. Once a tsunami warning is issued, which action should residents of Crescent City take to prevent loss of life?

The table lists the times of high and low tides in New York Harbor from December 4, 2017 through December 7, 2017. The time of the second low tide on December 6 has been left blank. According to the information provided in the New York Harbor Tides table, at approximately what time did the second low tide occur on December 6, 2017?

The table lists the times of high and low tides in New York Harbor from December 4, 2017 through December 7, 2017. The time of the second low tide on December 6 has been left blank. The highest high tides and lowest low tides in New York Harbor usually occur when the Moon is

Two major greenhouse gases that can be found in Earth’s atmosphere are

Equal areas of which type of surface absorb the most insolation?

Which layer of Earth’s interior is inferred to be composed mostly of iron and nickel, and has an interior temperature that is greater than its melting point?

As the distance from the Mid-Atlantic Ridge increases, the age of the ocean fl oor surface bedrock

The photograph below shows a cone-shaped volcano. Which stream drainage pattern most likely will be found on this volcano?

The diagram represents the Moon at different positions in its orbit around Earth. The phases of the Moon as seen by an observer in New York State have been labeled. Which diagram best represents the new gibbous phase of the Moon as seen by an observer in New York State?

How many days (d) are required for the Moon to complete a cycle of phases from one full Moon phase to the next full Moon phase?

At which two Moon phases will the difference in height between high tide and low tide most likely be the greatest?

Eclipses do not occur each time that the Moon revolves around Earth because the Moon’s

The same side of the Moon always faces Earth because the period of revolution of the Moon is

Different star constellations are observed from Earth at different times during the year because

The Milky Way can best be described as

The diagram below represents the Moon passing through the darker part of Earth’s shadow called the umbra. Letters A and B represent locations on Earth’s surface. Which statement best identifies this event and at which location it would be viewed?

Which weather instrument is an anemometer?

Compared to Earth’s outer core, the inner core properties are inferred to be

The Mariana Trench is Earth’s deepest oceanic trench. This trench formed as the Pacific Plate was

Compared to the thickness and density of the continental crust, the relative thickness and density of Earth’s oceanic crust are

The diagram below represents magnetic patterns of normal and reversed polarity of ocean crust on the west side of a mid-ocean ridge. Letters A, B, C, D, and E represent locations on the seafloor on the east side of the mid-ocean ridge. Which two locations on the east side of the mid-ocean ridge represent areas of reversed magnetic polarity?

Which table below correctly shows the characteristics of seismic waves when they reach liquid material?

Which process occurring in the Sun produces energy by converting lighter hydrogen into heavier helium?

Instruments that record seismic waves on Mars allow scientists to infer the

The diagram represents the predicted collision between the Milky Way and its sister galaxy, Andromeda. The collision is predicted to begin in about four billion years. It will take an additional two billion years to completely merge these two galaxies into one galaxy. The gravitational force pulling the galaxies together is influenced by the

The diagram represents the predicted collision between the Milky Way and its sister galaxy, Andromeda. The collision is predicted to begin in about four billion years. It will take an additional two billion years to completely merge these two galaxies into one galaxy. The Andromeda Galaxy has a shape that is similar to the Milky Way Galaxy. The shape of the Andromeda Galaxy is best described as

The cross sections represent three plate boundaries labeled A, B, and C. Which diagram best represents the relative motion of the oceanic crust at plate boundary B?

The cross sections represent three plate boundaries labeled A, B, and C. Which geologic surface feature is created at plate boundary C?

Which diagram best represents the wavelength of incoming solar radiation received on Earth and the wavelength of outgoing radiation?

The photograph below shows the large-scale eruption of volcanic ash from Mount Kelud in Indonesia in 2014. This volcanic ash in the atmosphere causes

The Tonga Trench is located at which type of plate boundary?

Map I shows a boxed area in Africa that includes the East African Rift System. Map II shows details of the boxed area including rifts and developing plates. The dashed lines represent the borders of the rift zone. What event is associated with the formation of the large crack in the eastern branch of the East African Rift in April 2018?

Map I shows a boxed area in Africa that includes the East African Rift System. Map II shows details of the boxed area including rifts and developing plates. The dashed lines represent the borders of the rift zone. Which characteristic best describes the rock that forms at Earth’s surface where these active rifts occur?

Map I shows a boxed area in Africa that includes the East African Rift System. Map II shows details of the boxed area including rifts and developing plates. The dashed lines represent the borders of the rift zone. On which major tectonic plate is the Afar Region located?

The block diagram represents the formation of an island arc near a plate boundary. An island arc is located near the boundary between which two tectonic plates?

The photograph below shows a portion of the San Andreas Fault in the western United States. The San Andreas Fault is an example of a

Which layer of Earth’s interior is inferred to be composed of solid iron and nickel?

The map shows the location of the epicenter (*) of a major earthquake that occurred about 1700 years ago. Point A represents a location on a tectonic plate boundary. Plates X and Y represent major tectonic plates. The island of Crete; the Anatolian Plate, which is a minor tectonic plate; and the Hellenic Trench have been labeled. Arrows indicate the relative directions of plate motion. Which type of plate boundary is represented at point A?

The map shows the location of the epicenter (*) of a major earthquake that occurred about 1700 years ago. Point A represents a location on a tectonic plate boundary. Plates X and Y represent major tectonic plates. The island of Crete; the Anatolian Plate, which is a minor tectonic plate; and the Hellenic Trench have been labeled. Arrows indicate the relative directions of plate motion. What are the names of the major tectonic plates X and Y?

Which activity could best prepare residents along the Mediterranean coast to reduce the loss of human life during a future tsunami?