Mountain Building, Volcanoes, and Earthquakes

The diagram shows an example of a geologic feature that is common in western Texas. The arrows show the direction of tectonic force.

Which of the following is a type of fault that you would expect to find in this type of geologic setting?

• normal

• reverse

• transform

• strike-slip

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Over long periods of time, tectonic forces can cause mountains to form. In which tectonic setting are folded mountains most likely to form?

• hot spot

• transform boundary

• divergent boundary

• convergent boundary

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The San Andreas Fault in California is a strike-slip fault. Which of these statements best describes a strike-slip fault?

• Two fault blocks move in the same direction.

• One fault block moves up relative to the other.

• One fault block moves down relative to the other.

• Two fault blocks move past each other horizontally.

What happens to rocks during deformation?

• Rocks become minerals.

• Rocks change shape and size.

• Rocks change into metal ores.

• Rocks change in mineral composition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following can form as a result of tension caused by tectonic plate movement?

• a syncline

• an anticline

• a folded mountain

• a fault-block mountain

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Which type of volcano has the steepest sides?

• shield

• composite

• pyroclastic

• cinder cone

The below shows a cross section of a volcano.

From which point would molten material, ash, and dust be expelled?

• point 1

• point 2

• point 3

• point 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the relationship between magma and lava?

• Magma is lava that has cooled to form solid rock.

• Lava is magma that has cooled to form solid rock.

• Magma is lava that has reached Earth’s surface.

• Lava is magma that has reached Earth’s surface.

A hot spot is a volcanically active area that is usually located far from the edge of a tectonic plate. A volcanic island can form over a hot spot. Which would you expect to find beneath the hot spot?

• a rift zone

• a mantle plume

• a divergent boundary

• a convergent boundary

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How does pyroclastic material differ from lava?

• Unlike lava, pyroclastic material erupts onto Earth’s surface.

• Unlike lava, pyroclastic material erupts from shield volcanoes.

• Unlike lava, pyroclastic material is associated with explosive eruptions.

• Unlike lava, pyroclastic material is associated with nonviolent eruptions.