Forces of Change

What is the process by which oceanic plates dive beneath continental plates, often causing mountains to form on land?

• Plate Tectonics

• Subduction

• Spreading

• Accretion

Where do most earthquakes occur?

• Latin America

• Pacific Ocean

• North America

• The Ring of Fire

What location was created by volcanic explosions?

• Hawaii

• Yellowstone

• Texas

• Alaska

______________ is the chemical or physical processes that break down rocks into smaller pieces.

What are the TWO different types of erosion?

• Earth

• Water

• Wind

• Fire

_____ is the product of thousands of years of weathering, erosion, and biological activity.

What is the MOST important factor of soil formation?

• Rainfall

• Elevation

• Temperature

• Climate