Science Final Exam Review 2

What causes earthquakes?

• Flowing Lava

• Heavy rainfall

• Two plates pushing against each other

• Strong winds

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What is directly under the Earth's tectonic plates?

• A layer of soil

• A layer of ice

• A layer of molten rock

• A layer of water

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How do tectonic plates move?

• They move only during earthquakes

• They are stationary

• They move once a year

• They move constantly

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What is a fault zone?

• An area with no earthquakes

• An area with only volcanic activity

• An area with no geological activity

• An area where faults run up and down a plate

Which famous fault is an example of a strike slip?

• San Andreas Fault

• New Madrid Fault

• Hayward Fault

• Cascadia Fault

What can happen to roads during earthquakes?

• They become prettier

• They become uneven or cracked

• They disappear

• They become smooth

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What can happen to streams during earthquakes?

• They dry up completely

• They become warmer

• They can change their placement

• They become deeper

What causes the molten rock under the tectonic plates?

• Wind

• Sunlight

• Rainwater

• Heat from the center of the Earth

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What is the main cause of changes on Earth's surface mentioned in the text?

• Floods

• Tornadoes

• Volcanoes

• Earthquakes

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An earthquake happens when ________ builds up along

plate boundaries and is suddenly released.

• Pressure

• Water

• Lava

• Steam

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