PP.2 End-of-Unit Content Assessment

1

Geysers, volcanoes, and hot springs all share which of the following?

1

In which of the following sentences is conclusion used correctly?

3

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
metamorphic		a rock that is made of sediments that have been naturally compacted and cemented together
sedimentary		a rock that forms when magma cools and solidifies
igneous		a rock that forms when minerals in other types of rocks are altered due to extreme heat and pressure

1

What is geology?

1

The theory of plate tectonics states that __________.

3

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
physical weathering		a process that moves sediments to new locations
chemical weathering		a process that breaks big rocks into smaller rocks without changing the minerals they contain
erosion		a process that breaks down rocks by changing the minerals they contain

3

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
hydrothermal vent		a deep-sea geyser that forms as seawater sinks down through cracks in the oceanic crust and then releases extremely hot, mineral-rich water back up through cracks in the crust
seamount		an underwater volcano that forms wherever magma is erupting through oceanic crust
tsunami		a gigantic wave of seawater caused by an earthquake in oceanic crust

1

A mid-ocean ridge is __________; an ocean trench is __________.

2

Seafloor spreading can cause a mid-ocean ridge and an ocean trench to form. Match each of the following causes with the appropriate effect: mid-ocean ridge or ocean trench.

	mid-ocean ridge	ocean trench
The seafloor dips down as one tectonic plate slides under another.
Magma erupts through huge cracks in Earth’s crust as lava.

1

Select the answer that best supports the following statement.

The rock cycle explains the changes that occur in rocks over very long periods of time.

3

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
extinct volcano		a type of volcano that has not erupted for at least 10,000 years and is not likely to erupt again
active volcano		a type of volcano that has erupted in the past 10,000 years and is likely to erupt again
dormant volcano		a type of volcano that is considered active but hasn’t erupted for a very long time

1

Moving apart, colliding, and sliding sideways past one another are the three different ways in which__________ interact.

1

The continental drift hypothesis explains that ____________.

1

Which of the words in the following sentence provides the best clue as to the meaning of the word fossil?

Geologists found fossils of an ancient fern in similar rock layers in Africa, India, Australia, and South America.

6

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
earthquake		a hill or mountain that forms over a crack in Earth’s crust from which lava erupts
hotspot		a crack in Earth’s crust
volcano		the violent shaking of the ground caused by huge blocks of rock moving along a fault
fault		an underground hot spring that periodically erupts, shooting hot water and steam into the air
rock		a very hot region deep within Earth’s mantle where a huge magma chamber forms
geyser		a naturally occurring nonliving solid made of minerals

3

What natural occurrence does the following myth passage explain?

The Chief of the Above World came to the aid of his people. He fought Monadalkni and the two spirits waged a violent, fiery battle. Sahale Tyee eventually gained the upper hand and forced Monadalkni back down into his mountain. Sahale Tyee caused the top of the mountain to collapse, forever shutting off this entrance to the Below World.

4

Select the most appropriate answer to the following question.

What do myths help explain?

1

PP.2 End-of-Unit Content Assessment

Geysers, volcanoes, and hot springs all share which of the following?

In which of the following sentences is conclusion used correctly?

What is geology?

The theory of plate tectonics states that __________.

Seafloor spreading can cause a mid-ocean ridge and an ocean trench to form. Match each of the following causes with the appropriate effect: mid-ocean ridge or ocean trench.

Select the answer that best supports the following statement.

The rock cycle explains the changes that occur in rocks over very long periods of time.

The continental drift hypothesis explains that ____________.

Which of the words in the following sentence provides the best clue as to the meaning of the word fossil?

Geologists found fossils of an ancient fern in similar rock layers in Africa, India, Australia, and South America.

Select the most appropriate answer to the following question.

What do myths help explain?

Which of the following provides evidence of weathering and erosion?

Geysers, volcanoes, and hot springs all share which of the following?

In which of the following sentences is conclusion used correctly?

What is geology?

The theory of plate tectonics states that __________.

Seafloor spreading can cause a mid-ocean ridge and an ocean trench to form. Match each of the following causes with the appropriate effect: mid-ocean ridge or ocean trench.

Select the answer that best supports the following statement.

The rock cycle explains the changes that occur in rocks over very long periods of time.

The continental drift hypothesis explains that ____________.

Which of the words in the following sentence provides the best clue as to the meaning of the word fossil?

Geologists found fossils of an ancient fern in similar rock layers in Africa, India, Australia, and South America.

Select the most appropriate answer to the following question.

What do myths help explain?

Which of the following provides evidence of weathering and erosion?

PP.2 End-of-Unit Content Assessment

PP.2 End-of-Unit Content Assessment

Geysers, volcanoes, and hot springs all share which of the following?

In which of the following sentences is conclusion used correctly?

What is geology?

The theory of plate tectonics states that __________.

Seafloor spreading can cause a mid-ocean ridge and an ocean trench to form. Match each of the following causes with the appropriate effect: mid-ocean ridge or ocean trench.

Select the answer that best supports the following statement. The rock cycle explains the changes that occur in rocks over very long periods of time.

The continental drift hypothesis explains that ____________.

Which of the words in the following sentence provides the best clue as to the meaning of the word fossil? Geologists found fossils of an ancient fern in similar rock layers in Africa, India, Australia, and South America.

Select the most appropriate answer to the following question. What do myths help explain?

Which of the following provides evidence of weathering and erosion?

Geysers, volcanoes, and hot springs all share which of the following?

In which of the following sentences is conclusion used correctly?

What is geology?

The theory of plate tectonics states that __________.

Seafloor spreading can cause a mid-ocean ridge and an ocean trench to form. Match each of the following causes with the appropriate effect: mid-ocean ridge or ocean trench.

Select the answer that best supports the following statement. The rock cycle explains the changes that occur in rocks over very long periods of time.

The continental drift hypothesis explains that ____________.

Which of the words in the following sentence provides the best clue as to the meaning of the word fossil? Geologists found fossils of an ancient fern in similar rock layers in Africa, India, Australia, and South America.

Select the most appropriate answer to the following question. What do myths help explain?

Which of the following provides evidence of weathering and erosion?

Select the answer that best supports the following statement.

The rock cycle explains the changes that occur in rocks over very long periods of time.

Which of the words in the following sentence provides the best clue as to the meaning of the word fossil?

Geologists found fossils of an ancient fern in similar rock layers in Africa, India, Australia, and South America.

Select the most appropriate answer to the following question.

What do myths help explain?

Select the answer that best supports the following statement.

The rock cycle explains the changes that occur in rocks over very long periods of time.

Which of the words in the following sentence provides the best clue as to the meaning of the word fossil?

Geologists found fossils of an ancient fern in similar rock layers in Africa, India, Australia, and South America.

Select the most appropriate answer to the following question.

What do myths help explain?