Unit Assessment: Earth's Materials and Energy Flow

Front

Which layer of Earth's interior is responsible for generating Earth's magnetic field?

Back

Outer core

Front

What process is primarily responsible for the movement of tectonic plates?

Back

Convection currents in the mantle

Front

Which of the following best describes the rock cycle?

Back

The continuous transformation of rocks from one type to another

Front

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

Back

Igneous

Front

What is the main source of energy that drives the cycling of Earth's materials?

Back

Earth's internal heat

Front

Which mineral is the hardest on the Mohs hardness scale?

Back

Diamond

Front

What type of boundary is most likely to produce earthquakes?

Back

Transform boundary

Front

Which of the following statements about volcanoes is true?

• All volcanoes are found at plate boundaries
• Volcanoes only erupt lava
• Volcanoes can form islands
• Volcanoes are always dangerous

Back

Volcanoes can form islands

Front

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of minerals? Naturally occurring, Inorganic, Definite chemical composition, Made from living things

Back

Made from living things

Front

What is the main cause of earthquakes?

Back

Movement of tectonic plates