Foss Earth History Investigation 5-6 Review

There is an area in Idaho called Craters of the Moon, where most of the ground is covered with basalt, a black igneous rock with no visible crystals. Which statement best describes how the rocks likely formed in this area?

• • The rocks cooled slowly below ground, and tiny crystals formed.

• • The rocks were under tremendous heat and pressure, so no crystals formed.

• • The rocks cooled quickly above ground forming crystals too small to see.

• • Basalt rocks do not form crystals, no matter how they cooled.

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How can an understanding of plate tectonics help humans minimize hazards caused by earthquakes and volcanoes?

Answer explanation

Knowing the patterns of where earthquakes and volcanoes occur allows scientists to predict future events and identify areas that are likely to have natural disasters. Engineers can design safer structures in areas where earthquakes are likely to occur. People can also avoid building in earthquakes or volcanic areas.

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A student shared an igneous rock he bought that has beautiful fish and plant fossils in it. Another student gently pointed out that he may want to try to get his money back. How did the student know the rock was fake?

• • Fish and plants don't fossilize in the same rocks.

• • It is impossible for fossils to form in igneous rocks.

• • It is not legal to sell real fossils.

• • Igneous rocks don't form underwater.

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he following diagram shows the five major layers of Earth. Select A for each statement that applies to the asthenosphere; select L for each statement that applies to the lithosphere.

This layer drives the movement of the plates.

• A

• L

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he following diagram shows the five major layers of Earth. Select A for each statement that applies to the asthenosphere; select L for each statement that applies to the lithosphere.

The upper mantle is found in this layer.

• A

• L

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he following diagram shows the five major layers of Earth. Select A for each statement that applies to the asthenosphere; select L for each statement that applies to the lithosphere.

This layer is semisolid.

• A

• L

he following diagram shows the five major layers of Earth. Select A for each statement that applies to the asthenosphere; select L for each statement that applies to the lithosphere.

Earthquakes happen in this layer.

• A

• L

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he following diagram shows the five major layers of Earth. Select A for each statement that applies to the asthenosphere; select L for each statement that applies to the lithosphere.

Convection happens in this layer.

• A

• L

he following diagram shows the five major layers of Earth. Select A for each statement that applies to the asthenosphere; select L for each statement that applies to the lithosphere.

Tectonic plates are in this layer.

• A

• L

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Read each statement about plate tectonics. Select True if the statement is true; select False if the statement is false.

Volcanoes and earthquakes are often found near plate boundaries.

• True

• False

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