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1. Each layer of Earth has different properties. Which statement best describes the mantle of Earth? A. The mantle lies below the core. B. The mantle is composed of hot gases. C. The mantle lies between the core and the crust. D. The mantle temperature is lower than the crust temperature.

2. Geologists have identified seven major tectonic plates at the surface of Earth. Which evidence best indicates that tectonic plates collide? A. Wind erodes surface rock formations. B. Fossils date back thousands of years. C. Small rocks are left behind when glaciers retreat. D. Older layers of rock are located above newer layers of rock.

3. Use the information and map below to answer the following: The tectonic plates on opposite sides of a rift zone are continuously moving outward, away from a break in the crust of Earth. The Mid-Atlantic Rift Zone is located in the Atlantic Ocean. This rift zone stretches from the Arctic Ocean in the Northern Hemisphere to beyond the southern tip of Africa in the Southern Hemisphere. Within the central rift zone, new crust forms. Iceland is an island sitting atop the northern part of the Mid-Atlantic Rift Zone. Over time, activity along the rift zone has changed the geologic features of Iceland. How will movement of the tectonic plates most likely continue to change the geologic features of Iceland? A. The surrounding ocean will cover Iceland. B. The glaciers covering Iceland will increase. C. The surface of Iceland will become smooth and flat. D. The surface of Iceland will increase from east to west.

Which action is most likely responsible for the movement of the tectonic plates? A. the rotation of Earth on its axis B. the gravitational force of the sun C. magnetic attraction from the core D. convection currents in the mantle 4. Use the information and map below to answer the following: The tectonic plates on opposite sides of a rift zone are continuously moving outward, away from a break in the crust of Earth. The Mid-Atlantic Rift Zone is located in the Atlantic Ocean. This rift zone stretches from the Arctic Ocean in the Northern Hemisphere to beyond the southern tip of Africa in the Southern Hemisphere. Within the central rift zone, new crust forms. Iceland is an island sitting atop the northern part of the Mid-Atlantic Rift Zone. Over time, activity along the rift zone has changed the geologic features of Iceland.

5. Which of the following lists Earth, Jupiter, the Moon, and the Sun in order from largest to smallest a. Jupiter, Earth, Sun, Moon b. Sun, Jupiter, Earth, Moon c. Sun, Jupiter, Moon, Earth d. Jupiter, Sun, Earth, Moon

6. Which would be least helpful to scientists trying to find evidence that Earth is very old? a. observing fossils b. measuring radioactivity in rocks c. examining continental drift d. recording animal migration

7. Chemical weathering of rocks occurs and helps to form soils. Which of the following is an agent of chemical weathering? a. acid rain b. freezing and thawing c. tree roots growing through rocks d. rocks tumbling in a stream or river

8. What is located beneath soil layers? a. Bedrock b. Humus c. Lava d. Tundra

9. Areas on Earth's surface that lie above the borders of tectonic plates are characterized by a. frequent earthquake activity. b. lengthy formations of sea arches. c.stable temperate climate conditions. d.a lack of plant and animal life.

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1. Each layer of Earth has different properties. Which statement best describes the mantle of Earth? A. The mantle lies below the core. B. The mantle is composed of hot gases. C. The mantle lies between the core and the crust. D. The mantle temperature is lower than the crust temperature.

1. Each layer of Earth has different properties. Which statement best describes the mantle of Earth? A. The mantle lies below the core. B. The mantle is composed of hot gases. C. The mantle lies between the core and the crust. D. The mantle temperature is lower than the crust temperature.

2. Geologists have identified seven major tectonic plates at the surface of Earth. Which evidence best indicates that tectonic plates collide? A. Wind erodes surface rock formations. B. Fossils date back thousands of years. C. Small rocks are left behind when glaciers retreat. D. Older layers of rock are located above newer layers of rock.

2. Geologists have identified seven major tectonic plates at the surface of Earth. Which evidence best indicates that tectonic plates collide? A. Wind erodes surface rock formations. B. Fossils date back thousands of years. C. Small rocks are left behind when glaciers retreat. D. Older layers of rock are located above newer layers of rock.

3. Use the information and map below to answer the following: The tectonic plates on opposite sides of a rift zone are continuously moving outward, away from a break in the crust of Earth. The Mid-Atlantic Rift Zone is located in the Atlantic Ocean. This rift zone stretches from the Arctic Ocean in the Northern Hemisphere to beyond the southern tip of Africa in the Southern Hemisphere. Within the central rift zone, new crust forms. Iceland is an island sitting atop the northern part of the Mid-Atlantic Rift Zone. Over time, activity along the rift zone has changed the geologic features of Iceland. How will movement of the tectonic plates most likely continue to change the geologic features of Iceland? A. The surrounding ocean will cover Iceland. B. The glaciers covering Iceland will increase. C. The surface of Iceland will become smooth and flat. D. The surface of Iceland will increase from east to west.

3. Use the information and map below to answer the following: The tectonic plates on opposite sides of a rift zone are continuously moving outward, away from a break in the crust of Earth. The Mid-Atlantic Rift Zone is located in the Atlantic Ocean. This rift zone stretches from the Arctic Ocean in the Northern Hemisphere to beyond the southern tip of Africa in the Southern Hemisphere. Within the central rift zone, new crust forms. Iceland is an island sitting atop the northern part of the Mid-Atlantic Rift Zone. Over time, activity along the rift zone has changed the geologic features of Iceland. How will movement of the tectonic plates most likely continue to change the geologic features of Iceland? A. The surrounding ocean will cover Iceland. B. The glaciers covering Iceland will increase. C. The surface of Iceland will become smooth and flat. D. The surface of Iceland will increase from east to west.

Which action is most likely responsible for the movement of the tectonic plates? A. the rotation of Earth on its axis B. the gravitational force of the sun C. magnetic attraction from the core D. convection currents in the mantle 4. Use the information and map below to answer the following: The tectonic plates on opposite sides of a rift zone are continuously moving outward, away from a break in the crust of Earth. The Mid-Atlantic Rift Zone is located in the Atlantic Ocean. This rift zone stretches from the Arctic Ocean in the Northern Hemisphere to beyond the southern tip of Africa in the Southern Hemisphere. Within the central rift zone, new crust forms. Iceland is an island sitting atop the northern part of the Mid-Atlantic Rift Zone. Over time, activity along the rift zone has changed the geologic features of Iceland.

Which action is most likely responsible for the movement of the tectonic plates? A. the rotation of Earth on its axis B. the gravitational force of the sun C. magnetic attraction from the core D. convection currents in the mantle 4. Use the information and map below to answer the following: The tectonic plates on opposite sides of a rift zone are continuously moving outward, away from a break in the crust of Earth. The Mid-Atlantic Rift Zone is located in the Atlantic Ocean. This rift zone stretches from the Arctic Ocean in the Northern Hemisphere to beyond the southern tip of Africa in the Southern Hemisphere. Within the central rift zone, new crust forms. Iceland is an island sitting atop the northern part of the Mid-Atlantic Rift Zone. Over time, activity along the rift zone has changed the geologic features of Iceland.

5. Which of the following lists Earth, Jupiter, the Moon, and the Sun in order from largest to smallest a. Jupiter, Earth, Sun, Moon b. Sun, Jupiter, Earth, Moon c. Sun, Jupiter, Moon, Earth d. Jupiter, Sun, Earth, Moon

5. Which of the following lists Earth, Jupiter, the Moon, and the Sun in order from largest to smallest a. Jupiter, Earth, Sun, Moon b. Sun, Jupiter, Earth, Moon c. Sun, Jupiter, Moon, Earth d. Jupiter, Sun, Earth, Moon

6. Which would be least helpful to scientists trying to find evidence that Earth is very old? a. observing fossils b. measuring radioactivity in rocks c. examining continental drift d. recording animal migration

6. Which would be least helpful to scientists trying to find evidence that Earth is very old? a. observing fossils b. measuring radioactivity in rocks c. examining continental drift d. recording animal migration

7. Chemical weathering of rocks occurs and helps to form soils. Which of the following is an agent of chemical weathering? a. acid rain b. freezing and thawing c. tree roots growing through rocks d. rocks tumbling in a stream or river

7. Chemical weathering of rocks occurs and helps to form soils. Which of the following is an agent of chemical weathering? a. acid rain b. freezing and thawing c. tree roots growing through rocks d. rocks tumbling in a stream or river

8. What is located beneath soil layers? a. Bedrock b. Humus c. Lava d. Tundra

8. What is located beneath soil layers? a. Bedrock b. Humus c. Lava d. Tundra

9. Areas on Earth's surface that lie above the borders of tectonic plates are characterized by a. frequent earthquake activity. b. lengthy formations of sea arches. c.stable temperate climate conditions. d.a lack of plant and animal life.

9. Areas on Earth's surface that lie above the borders of tectonic plates are characterized by a. frequent earthquake activity. b. lengthy formations of sea arches. c.stable temperate climate conditions. d.a lack of plant and animal life.

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