Chapter 7 Test
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Wegener thought that all the continents were once together in one large continent called
Wegener thought that all the continents were once together in one large continent called
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The global positioning system can map the rate of tectonic plate movement using
The global positioning system can map the rate of tectonic plate movement using
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What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?
What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?
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In a normal fault, where does the hanging wall move relative to the footwall?
In a normal fault, where does the hanging wall move relative to the footwall?
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What is the area where two tectonic plates meet called?
What is the area where two tectonic plates meet called?
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What type of boundary is formed when plates collide?
What type of boundary is formed when plates collide?
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What type of boundary is formed when plates slide past each other?
What type of boundary is formed when plates slide past each other?
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Which of these did NOT provide evidence for continental drift?
Which of these did NOT provide evidence for continental drift?
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According to the continental drift theory, a single, huge continent once existed called
According to the continental drift theory, a single, huge continent once existed called
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The mantle is denser than the crust because it contains more
The mantle is denser than the crust because it contains more
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The core consists mainly of
The core consists mainly of
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Seismic waves travel through Earth's layers at different speeds depending on the
Seismic waves travel through Earth's layers at different speeds depending on the
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Mountains formed by magma that reaches the Earth's surface are called
Mountains formed by magma that reaches the Earth's surface are called
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Sets of deep cracks that form between two tectonic plates that are pulling away from each other are known as
Sets of deep cracks that form between two tectonic plates that are pulling away from each other are known as
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What does the theory of continental drift explain?
What does the theory of continental drift explain?
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What happens at mid-ocean ridges?
What happens at mid-ocean ridges?
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Which of the following is associated with transform boundaries?
Which of the following is associated with transform boundaries?
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What is the idea that all continents were once part of one big landmass called?
What is the idea that all continents were once part of one big landmass called?
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What is it called when Earth's magnetic poles change places?
What is it called when Earth's magnetic poles change places?
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What is the correct order of the layers of the Earth from the surface to the center?
What is the correct order of the layers of the Earth from the surface to the center?
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Earthquakes produce
Earthquakes produce
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The southern portion of Pangaea that broke apart about 180 million years ago is known as
The southern portion of Pangaea that broke apart about 180 million years ago is known as
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Magnetic reversals are preserved in
Magnetic reversals are preserved in
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Mid-ocean ridges are the most common type of
Mid-ocean ridges are the most common type of
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Changes in density in the asthenosphere are caused by
Changes in density in the asthenosphere are caused by
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Crust moves sideways because of _________________________.
Crust moves sideways because of _________________________.
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Crust moves downward because of _________________________.
Crust moves downward because of _________________________.
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A __________________ is a substance composed of two or more elements.
A __________________ is a substance composed of two or more elements.
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Because tectonic plates have irregular surfaces, they grind and jerk as they slide in ___________________________.
Because tectonic plates have irregular surfaces, they grind and jerk as they slide in ___________________________.
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When an object is squeezed, the type of stress is called _______________________.
When an object is squeezed, the type of stress is called _______________________.
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The bending of rock layers because of stress is ________________________.
The bending of rock layers because of stress is ________________________.
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Reverse and normal are examples of ______________ types.
Reverse and normal are examples of ______________ types.
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The Alps and Himalayas are _______________________.
The Alps and Himalayas are _______________________.
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The mantle mainly consists of a dense layer called the ______________________.
The mantle mainly consists of a dense layer called the ______________________.
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The liquid layer at the Earth's center is known as the ________________________.
The liquid layer at the Earth's center is known as the ________________________.
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The process that takes place at mid-ocean ridges is called_______________________.
The process that takes place at mid-ocean ridges is called_______________________.
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When tension breaks a rock layer, it makes a ________________ fault.
When tension breaks a rock layer, it makes a ________________ fault.
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When compression breaks a rock layer, it makes a _____________________ fault.
When compression breaks a rock layer, it makes a _____________________ fault.
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Magnetic minerals prove that Earth has had ______________________________.
Magnetic minerals prove that Earth has had ______________________________.
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New crust in the ocean is a sign of ____________________________.
New crust in the ocean is a sign of ____________________________.
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The layer of rock that comprises 67% of the Earth's mass.
The layer of rock that comprises 67% of the Earth's mass.
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The layer of Earth made mostly of iron.
The layer of Earth made mostly of iron.
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The thin, solid, outermost layer above the mantle.
The thin, solid, outermost layer above the mantle.
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The rigid layer made up of the crust and upper mantle.
The rigid layer made up of the crust and upper mantle.
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The lower part of the mantle.
The lower part of the mantle.
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Used to measure the movement of tectonic plates.
Used to measure the movement of tectonic plates.
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Hardens to form new rock at mid-ocean ridges.
Hardens to form new rock at mid-ocean ridges.
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Used to measure the density of the Earth's layers.
Used to measure the density of the Earth's layers.
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Used as evidence for continental drift.
Used as evidence for continental drift.
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Used as evidence for sea floor spreading.
Used as evidence for sea floor spreading.