Question 1

The geological time scale uses equal intervals for dividing Earthʹs long history in a series of eons,eras,periods,and epochs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What type of rock is derived from the bits and pieces of former rocks?

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A)  Sedimentary
B)  Hydrothermal
C)  Igneous
D)  Metamorphic

Question 3

Areas of crustal collision and subduction occur along

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A)  transform boundaries.
B)  divergent boundaries.
C)  convergent boundaries.
D)  areas of seafloor spreading.

Question 4

The lowest features on Earthʹs surface coincide with

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A)  subduction zones.
B)  divergent plate boundaries.
C)  transform plate boundaries.
D)  mid-oceanic ridges.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of an intrusive,igneous rock formation?

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A)  Lava flow
B)  Volcano
C)  Pluton
D)  Dome

Question 6

Describe the three basic rock types,how each are formed,and subcategories of each.

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Igneous: formed from solidifying and cry...

Question 7

Earthʹs interior is layered because

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A)  materials became sorted based on electromagnetic fields as Earth solidified.
B)  centrifugal force separated out the materials based on weight as Earth solidified.
C)  materials became sorted based on density as Earth solidified.

Question 8

The principle of isostasy refers to the vertical movement of Earthʹs crust in response to loading and unloading of weight,such as ice or sediment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Earthʹs magnetic field has reversed nine times in the last four million years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The_______ drives the exogenic processes of the rock cycle.

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A)  hydrologic cycle
B)  atmospheric circulation
C)  tectonic cycle
D)  rock cycle

Question 11

Earthʹs crust is roughly made up of

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A)  strong,unbroken material.
B)  a brittle material that does not move.
C)  mantle and core material.
D)  at least 14 plates capable of movement.

Question 12

The continuous alteration of Earth materials from one rock type to another is known as the

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A)  rock cycle.
B)  hydrologic cycle.
C)  tectonic cycle.
D)  geologic cycle.

Question 13

Which of the following is INCORRECTLY matched?

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A)  Exogenic external processes
B)  Radioactive decay heat exogenic energy source
C)  Weathering exogenic breaking and dissolving the crust
D)  Endogenic internal processes

Question 14

The half-life of a radioactive isotope does not vary.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

If you were driving down the highway and saw mountains composed of layered strata,you could be confident that you were looking at

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A)  batholiths or laccoliths.
B)  sedimentary rocks.
C)  extrusive igneous rock.
D)  a shield volcano.

Question 16

Describe the endogenic and exogenic processes involved in the geologic cycle.

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The major exogenic cycle is th...

Question 17

Rock assemblages from the east coast in South America and west coast of Africa provide supporting evidence to the theory of plate tectonics.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: The Pace of Change

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The_______ drives the exogenic processes of the rock cycle.

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Describe the three basic rock types,how each are formed,and subcategories of each.

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The half-life of a radioactive isotope does not vary.

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The principle of isostasy refers to the vertical movement of Earthʹs crust in response to loading and unloading of weight,such as ice or sediment.

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The geological time scale uses equal intervals for dividing Earthʹs long history in a series of eons,eras,periods,and epochs.

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Earthʹs interior is layered because

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Earthʹs magnetic field has reversed nine times in the last four million years.

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The lowest features on Earthʹs surface coincide with

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If you were driving down the highway and saw mountains composed of layered strata,you could be confident that you were looking at

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Describe the endogenic and exogenic processes involved in the geologic cycle.

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What type of rock is derived from the bits and pieces of former rocks?

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Which of the following is INCORRECTLY matched?

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Rock assemblages from the east coast in South America and west coast of Africa provide supporting evidence to the theory of plate tectonics.

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Which of the following is an example of an intrusive,igneous rock formation?

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Areas of crustal collision and subduction occur along

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Earthʹs crust is roughly made up of

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Exam 9: The Pace of Change

The continuous alteration of Earth materials from one rock type to another is known as the

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The_______ drives the exogenic processes of the rock cycle.

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Describe the three basic rock types,how each are formed,and subcategories of each.

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The half-life of a radioactive isotope does not vary.

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The principle of isostasy refers to the vertical movement of Earthʹs crust in response to loading and unloading of weight,such as ice or sediment.

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The geological time scale uses equal intervals for dividing Earthʹs long history in a series of eons,eras,periods,and epochs.

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Earthʹs interior is layered because

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Earthʹs magnetic field has reversed nine times in the last four million years.

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The lowest features on Earthʹs surface coincide with

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If you were driving down the highway and saw mountains composed of layered strata,you could be confident that you were looking at

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Describe the endogenic and exogenic processes involved in the geologic cycle.

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What type of rock is derived from the bits and pieces of former rocks?

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Which of the following is INCORRECTLY matched?

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Rock assemblages from the east coast in South America and west coast of Africa provide supporting evidence to the theory of plate tectonics.

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Which of the following is an example of an intrusive,igneous rock formation?

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Areas of crustal collision and subduction occur along

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