Earth's Resources and Tectonic Processes

What is the main difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

• Renewable resources can be replenished naturally over short periods, while non-renewable resources take millions of years to form.

• Non-renewable resources are always more expensive than renewable resources.

• Renewable resources are only found in tropical regions, while non-renewable resources are found worldwide.

• Non-renewable resources are always more environmentally friendly than renewable resources.

Which type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Fossiliferous

What is a key characteristic of sedimentary rocks?

• They are formed under high pressure and temperature.

• They often contain fossils.

• They are formed from cooled magma.

• They are always metallic.

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Which process is primarily responsible for the formation of metamorphic rocks?

• Melting and cooling

• Erosion and deposition

• Heat and pressure

• Evaporation and crystallisation

What is one potential risk associated with resource extraction?

• Increased biodiversity

• Habitat destruction

• Improved air quality

• Decreased soil erosion

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Which of the following is a benefit of using renewable energy sources?

• They are always cheaper than non-renewable sources.

• They produce less pollution.

• They require no maintenance.

• They are available in unlimited quantities.

What geological feature is commonly formed at a divergent plate boundary?

• Mountain range

• Oceanic trench

• Mid-ocean ridge

• Volcanic island arc

Which type of plate boundary is associated with the creation of earthquakes?

• Divergent

• Convergent

• Transform

• All of the above

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What evidence supports the theory of plate tectonics?

• The presence of similar fossils on different continents

• The uniform distribution of earthquakes worldwide

• The constant size of the Earth's surface

• The absence of volcanic activity

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Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Coal

• Hydroelectric power