Interactions of Earth's Major Systems- The Geosphere

Which is an example of a process that can slowly change the surface of Earth?

• Earthquakes

• Glaciers

• Volcanoes

• Landslides

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Ecosystems can be changed by natural events or by human actions. Which is an example of a natural event?

• a forest fire started by humans

• toxic smoke pouring out into the atmosphere

• building a road through a prairie ecosystem

• a volcano erupting

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What is the name of the theory that explains how forces deep within Earth can cause ocean floors to spread and continents to move?

• continental movement

• tectonic kinetics

• plate tectonics

• wave motion

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Which of the following is not caused by the shifting of tectonic plates?

• Earthquake

• Landslide

• Hurricane

• Volcanic eruption

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The middle layer of the Earth, which contains layers of solid rock and a layer of almost melted rock, is called the ___________.

• Crust

• Mantle

• Core

• Tectonic Plate

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The landmass Pangaea broke apart over time until the world looked as it does today. This is because of ___________.

• Earthquakes

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Continental Drift

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The nutrient-rich layer, or horizon, of soil at the Earth's surface is called _________.

• Topsoil

• Broken down bedrock

• Subsoil

• Rock

What is the name of the thin layer of solid rock that makes up the outermost part of Earth?

• Core

• Crust

• Mantle

• Biosphere

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What is another name for an underwater mountain range?

• Mantle

• Fault

• Mid-ocean ridge

• Tectonic Plate

What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces by natural forces?

• Weathering

• Melting

• Condensation

• Evaporation

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