NC Geology

Examine the image of a rock collected and studied by scientists. Which question can scientists answer by examining the composition of the rock?

• When will the next volcanic eruption occur in the region where the rock was collected?

• When will the next earthquake occur in the region where the rock was collected?

• How has Earth’s surface changed over time in the region where the rock was collected?

• How has Earth’s climate changed over time in the region where the rock was collected?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Why are there fossils that are in similar in NC and Europe? 

• A guy named John

• Ice Age: Continental Drift

• Continental Drift

• The rapture

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Which line divides the Piedmont and the Coastal Plains?

• Fall Line

• Foot hills

What geological feature is responsible for the presence of similar fossils in North Carolina and Europe?

• Plate Tectonics

• Volcanic Activity

• Erosion

• Sedimentation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Which geological period is known for the formation of the Appalachian Mountains in North Carolina?

• Cretaceous

• Jurassic

• Carboniferous

• Devonian

What type of rock is most commonly found in the Piedmont region of North Carolina?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Volcanic

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which mineral is a major component of the sand found on North Carolina's beaches?

• Quartz

• Feldspar

• Mica

• Calcite

What is the primary cause of earthquakes in North Carolina?

• Volcanic Eruptions

• Tectonic Plate Movements

• Mining Activities

• Tsunamis

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which river is a significant geological feature in the Coastal Plain of North Carolina?

• Mississippi River

• Cape Fear River

• Colorado River

• Hudson River

What is the main process that leads to the formation of sinkholes in North Carolina?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Dissolution of Limestone

• Volcanic Activity