Forces Driving the Rock Cycle

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Olivia Henderson
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do tectonic movements contribute to the rock cycle?
By directly forming new rocks on the Earth's surface
By causing the movement and recycling of rock materials through processes like subduction and uplift
By creating new minerals through chemical reactions
By eroding rocks into smaller particles
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain how convection within the Earth's interior acts as an engine for change in the rock cycle.
Convection currents cause the Earth's surface to cool rapidly, forming new rocks
Convection currents drive the movement of tectonic plates, which in turn influences the formation and transformation of rocks
Convection currents lead to the direct melting of rocks on the Earth's surface
Convection currents have no significant impact on the rock cycle
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Discuss the role of gradual processes in the rock cycle and provide an example.
Gradual processes are insignificant in the rock cycle; an example is volcanic eruption
Gradual processes slowly transform rocks over time; an example is the weathering of rocks into soil
Gradual processes rapidly change rock types; an example is the formation of igneous rocks
Gradual processes only occur in the ocean; an example is coral reef formation
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Analyze how the interaction between tectonic movements and convection currents can lead to the formation of mountains.
Tectonic movements and convection currents cause the Earth's crust to sink, forming valleys instead of mountains
Tectonic movements and convection currents push the Earth's crust upwards, leading to the formation of mountains
Tectonic movements and convection currents have no effect on mountain formation
Tectonic movements and convection currents only cause erosion, not mountain formation
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NGSS.HS-ESS2-3
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Evaluate the statement: "The rock cycle is driven by both internal and external forces." Provide reasoning for your evaluation.
The statement is false; only internal forces drive the rock cycle
The statement is true; internal forces like tectonic movements and external forces like weathering both play a role
The statement is false; only external forces drive the rock cycle
The statement is true; however, only internal forces are significant
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How might the rock cycle be affected if tectonic movements were to cease?
The rock cycle would continue unchanged
The rock cycle would slow down significantly, as tectonic movements are crucial for recycling rock materials
The rock cycle would speed up, as tectonic movements hinder rock formation
The rock cycle would stop completely, as tectonic movements are the only driving force
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7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Propose a hypothesis on how changes in Earth's interior convection currents might impact the rock cycle.
Changes in convection currents would have no impact on the rock cycle
Changes in convection currents could alter the rate of tectonic plate movement, affecting the speed of the rock cycle
Changes in convection currents would only affect the atmosphere, not the rock cycle
Changes in convection currents would lead to the immediate formation of new rock types
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
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