Unit 6.4 Lessons 5-9 Assessment

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Where are volcanoes most likely to form?

Back

Volcanoes are most likely to form along plate boundaries.

Front

What happens to more dense objects in water?

Back

More dense objects sink in water.

Front

What mountain range is Mt. Everest located in?

Back

Mt. Everest is located in The Himalayas.

Front

What occurs when pressure builds between two tectonic plates?

Back

When pressure builds between two tectonic plates, it can suddenly release causing an earthquake.

Front

Where do many earthquakes happen?

Back

Many earthquakes happen along the borders of tectonic plates.

Front

What is a tectonic plate?

Back

A tectonic plate is a massive slab of solid rock that makes up the Earth's lithosphere.

Front

What is the process of a volcano erupting called?

Back

The process of a volcano erupting is called volcanic eruption.

Front

What is the difference between magma and lava?

Back

Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, while lava is magma that has reached the surface.

Front

What is an earthquake?

Back

An earthquake is the shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere.

Front

What is the Ring of Fire?

Back

The Ring of Fire is a major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.