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Earth's Changing Surface Unit Test
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What happens when jagged edges of rock plates grind past each other? (1 point)
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subduction
subduction

volcanic formation
volcanic formation

a mountain chain
a mountain chain

an earthquake
an earthquake
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Which land features are most likely found near a convergent plate boundary?
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faults and ocean basins
faults and ocean basins - no response given

hot springs and geysers
hot springs and geysers - no response given

rift valleys and ridges
rift valleys and ridges - no response given

volcanoes and mountains
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Which feature is formed at convergent plate boundaries?
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San Andreas Fault
San Andreas Fault - no response given

Andes Mountains
Andes Mountains - no response given

mid-Atlantic Ridge
mid-Atlantic Ridge - no response given

East African Rift Valley
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Where do earthquakes normally occur?
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at the edges of Earth’s bodies of water
at the edges of Earth’s bodies of water - no response given

at the center of Earth’s core
at the center of Earth’s core - no response given

at the center of tectonic plates
at the center of tectonic plates - no response given

at the edges of tectonic plates
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In which direction is Hawaii's chain of islands moving?



A map of the Pacific Ocean shows a chain of islands. There is a compass rose in the bottom left corner with an arrow for north pointing toward the top of the map. The first island, labeled Hawaii is in the bottom right corner. Moving toward the upper left corner are the following islands in order: Kahoolawe, Maui, Lanai, Molkokai, Oahu, Niihau and ending with Kauai in the uper left corner of the map.
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Northwest
Northwest - no response given

Southwest
Southwest - no response given

Northeast
Northeast - no response given

Southeast
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Which phrase best describes frost wedging?
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a type of erosion that occurs due to friction
a type of erosion that occurs due to friction - no response given

a type of physical weathering that occurs due to friction
a type of physical weathering that occurs due to friction - no response given

a type of erosion that occurs due to temperature changes
a type of erosion that occurs due to temperature changes - no response given

a type of physical weathering that occurs due to temperature changes
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Does the environment affect the soil?
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Yes, but it only affects its particle size.
Yes, but it only affects its particle size. - no response given

No, because soil is the same in all environments.
No, because soil is the same in all environments. - no response given

No, because soil type is determined only by particle size.
No, because soil type is determined only by particle size. - no response given

Yes, it affects particle size and soil composition.
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Why are farming practices like terraced fields important in terms of soil conservation?
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They prevent soil from eroding and becoming lost, which is essential because soil is a nonrenewable resource.
They prevent soil from eroding and becoming lost, which is essential because soil is a nonrenewable resource. - no response given

They cause nutrients in the soil to leak out, which is essential because plants need nutrient-poor soil.
They cause nutrients in the soil to leak out, which is essential because plants need nutrient-poor soil. - no response given

They remove pollutants from the soil, which is essential because living things depend on pollutant-free soil.
They remove pollutants from the soil, which is essential because living things depend on pollutant-free soil. - no response given

They help limit the amount of soil that is produced, which is essential because soil is a renewable resource.
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Which statement is correct?
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There is a thin layer of topsoil in temperate areas.
There is a thin layer of topsoil in temperate areas. - no response given

There is a thin layer of topsoil in tropical rain forests.
There is a thin layer of topsoil in tropical rain forests. - no response given

There is a thick layer of humus in dry deserts.
There is a thick layer of humus in dry deserts. - no response given

There is a thick layer of humus in cold deserts.
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How is chemical weathering different from physical weathering?
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Chemical weathering involves plants and animals, while physical weathering does not.
Chemical weathering involves plants and animals, while physical weathering does not. - no response given

Chemical weathering results in the breakdown of rock, while physical weathering does not.
Chemical weathering results in the breakdown of rock, while physical weathering does not. - no response given

Chemical weathering forms new substances, while physical weathering does not.
Chemical weathering forms new substances, while physical weathering does not. - no response given

Chemical weathering requires a reaction with water, while physical weathering does not.
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Why do scientists think the Grand Canyon was once covered by an ocean?
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Seawater has been found seeping up through the canyon floor.
Seawater has been found seeping up through the canyon floor. - no response given

Only an ocean would have the strength to erode the rock forming the Grand Canyon.
Only an ocean would have the strength to erode the rock forming the Grand Canyon. - no response given

The sedimentary rock type forming layers of the canyon formed under the sea.
The sedimentary rock type forming layers of the canyon formed under the sea. - no response given

The Grand Canyon is located along coastlines that likely flooded.
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What might cause a well to hold less water each year?
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The rocks in the well become harder.
The rocks in the well become harder. - no response given

The aquifer has slowly become dry over time.
The aquifer has slowly become dry over time. - no response given

An earthquake shifted the aquifer to a new spot.
An earthquake shifted the aquifer to a new spot. - no response given

The groundwater reaches freezing temperature.
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In three to five sentences, explain how the valleys and mountain ranges form.
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In three to five sentences, explain how the valleys and mountain ranges form.
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an earthquake
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volcanoes and mountains
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East African Rift Valley
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at the edges of tectonic plates
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Southeast
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a type of physical weathering that occurs due to temperature changes
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Yes, it affects particle size and soil composition.
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They prevent soil from eroding and becoming lost, which is essential because soil is a nonrenewable resource.
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There is a thin layer of topsoil in temperate areas.
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Chemical weathering forms new substances, while physical weathering does not.
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The sedimentary rock type forming layers of the canyon formed under the sea.
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The aquifer has slowly become dry over time.
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Valleys and mountain ranges form through the process of tectonic plate movements. When two plates collide, they can create compressional forces that push the crust upwards, resulting in the formation of mountain ranges. Additionally, as plates move apart, tensional forces can lead to the stretching and thinning of the crust, causing the formation of rift valleys. Erosion also plays a role in shaping valleys and mountains, as the constant action of water, wind, and glaciers can wear away at the land, carving out valleys and exposing the underlying rock formations. Over millions of years, these processes contribute to the formation and evolution of valleys and mountain ranges on Earth's surface.
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Valleys and mountain ranges are formed through a combination of tectonic plate movements and erosion. When tectonic plates collide, they can create forces that uplift the crust, leading to the formation of mountain ranges. Conversely, when plates move apart, tensional forces can cause the crust to stretch and thin, resulting in the creation of rift valleys. Erosional processes, such as the action of water, wind, and glaciers, also play a significant role in shaping valleys and mountains over long periods of time by wearing away at the land and exposing underlying rock formations. Therefore, the formation of valleys and mountain ranges is a result of both tectonic activities and natural erosive forces.
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