Geography Spring 2 L2 Retrieval

What are fold mountains formed by?

• Glaciers moving

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tectonic plates pushing together

• The moon's gravitational pull

What type of volcano has steep sides?

• Lava dome volcano

• Shield volcano

• Stratovolcano

• Cinder cone volcano

Where are shield volcanoes typically found?

• Where tectonic plates are moving towards each other

• Where tectonic plates are moving away from each other

• Underwater only

• At the center of tectonic plates

What is not a layer of the Earth?

• Inner core

• Outer core

• Mantle

• Atmosphere

What can cause earthquakes?

• Strong winds

• Tectonic plates moving

• The moon

• Heavy rain

What is lava called when it is beneath the Earth's surface?

• Rock

• Magma

• Coal

• Soil

What does 'Strato' mean in 'Stratovolcano'?

• Layers

• Strong

• Steep

• Tall

What is a characteristic of shield volcanoes?

• Tall with steep sides

• Covered in ice

• Broad with gently sloping sides

• Small with a single eruption

What is the Ring of Fire known for?

• Pacific plate

• Tectonic plates

• All of the above

• Plate boundaries