Earth Science Final Exam Review -2024

1. Which of the following represents a transform plate boundary?

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2. Which of the following represents a convergent plate boundary?

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3. Which of the following represents a divergent plate boundary?

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4. The ______ is the point of origin of an earthquake.

• epicenter
• focus
• aftershock
• viscosity

5. Rocks release strain energy and move along a(n) ______ during an earthquake.

• fault
• focus
• volcano
• epicenter

6. Why do most earthquakes occur along plate boundaries?

• Stress accumulates in rocks along faults.
• At many convergent boundaries, rifting occurs.
• The crust at plate boundaries is brittle and weak.
• At many divergent boundaries, subduction occurs.

7. The ______ is a plastic-like layer upon which Earth's lithospheric plates move.

• lithosphere
• lower mantle
• outer core
• asthenosphere

8. The outer core of Earth is _____.

• silicate
• liquid
• solid
• gaseous

9. What type of volcano formed the Hawaiian Islands?

• Hot spot volcanoes
• divergent plate volcanoes
• rift zone volcanoes
• subduction volcanoes

10. Which type of volcano has steep sides and alternating layers of lava and ash?

• cinder cone volcano
• shield volcano
• composite volcano
• hot spot volcano