Death Valley and Rock Cycle Worksheet

Front

The lowest elevation in North America is located at which place?

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Badwater Basin, California

Front

The oldest rocks in the Death Valley region are approximately how many years old, and what type are they?

Back

1.7 billion years old, metamorphic

Front

What evidence do sedimentary rocks in the valley region provide?

Back

They show evidence of ancient river systems.

Front

The age range of the igneous rock layers in Death Valley is:

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100 to 200 million years

Front

What process is represented by the number 1 in the rock cycle model?

Back

Erosion

Front

What process is represented by the number 2 in the rock cycle model?

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Erosion

Front

What process is represented by the number 3 in the rock cycle model?

Back

Erosion

Front

The map below shows a portion of Earth. The dots on the map represent areas of earthquake activity. In general, if Earth’s most active volcanic areas were indicated on the same map, where would these volcanic areas be located?

Back

In the same areas as active earthquakes

Front

What is the correct answer? Options: A, B, C, D

Back

A

Front

What is the correct answer? Options: A, B, C, D

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B