Earth's Dynamic Processes Flashcard

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What is the process called when magma cools and solidifies to form igneous rock?

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Crystallization

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VA.ES.5.b.

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Which type of plate boundary is most commonly associated with the formation of mountain ranges?

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Convergent boundary

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VA.ES.7.c.

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Which of the following is a surface process that transforms Earth materials?

• Melting
• Weathering
• Subduction
• Mantle convection

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Weathering

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VA.ES.5.d.

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Feature most likely found at a divergent plate boundary?

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Mid-ocean ridge

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VA.ES.7.b.

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Which rock type is formed by the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

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Igneous

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VA.ES.5.b.

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Which layer of the Earth is directly beneath the crust?

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Mantle

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VA.ES.5.c.

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What is the main cause of earthquakes at plate boundaries?

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Plate movement

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VA.ES.7.b.

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Which process in the rock cycle involves the breakdown of rocks at Earth’s surface?

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Weathering

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VA.ES.5.b.

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What is a result of the interaction between tectonic plates?

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Development of mountain ranges

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VA.ES.7.c.

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What is the chemical composition of the Earth's crust?

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Mostly silicate minerals

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VA.ES.5.c.