8th Grade Earth and Space Science Review

What is the theory that explains how the Earth's lithosphere is divided into large, rigid plates that move relative to each other?

• Continental Drift

• Crustal Movement

• Plate Tectonics

• Earthquake Theory

What are the three main types of rocks involved in the rock cycle?

• Igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic

• Sedimentary, volcanic, crystalline

How do human activities contribute to climate change?

• Human activities reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

• Human activities have no impact on climate change.

• Human activities increase the ozone layer.

• Human activities release greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere.

What is the main cause of earthquakes?

• Alien invasions

• Global warming

• Movement of tectonic plates along faults

• Volcanic eruptions

How are hurricanes and tornadoes different?

• Hurricanes are smaller in size compared to tornadoes.

• Hurricanes are always less destructive than tornadoes.

• Hurricanes form over land, tornadoes form over water.

• Hurricanes form over water, tornadoes form over land.

What is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas called?

• Sublimation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

What is the most common type of volcano?

• Cinder cone

• Stratovolcano

• Caldera

• Shield volcano

What is the process by which sedimentary rocks are formed?

• Melting, crystallization, and solidification

• Weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, and cementation

• Volcanic eruption, cooling, and hardening

• Sublimation, condensation, and evaporation

What is the name for the boundary where two tectonic plates are moving away from each other?

• Convergent boundary

• Transform boundary

• Subduction boundary

• Divergent boundary

What is the name for the boundary where two tectonic plates are moving towards each other?

• Transform boundary

• Convergent boundary

• Subduction zone

• Divergent boundary