Changing Earth (Pre/Post Test)

Instructions

Answer the following questions to the best of your ability.    Read the questions carefully or listen to the Audio.  Good Luck. 

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On the image below - click on the area that what would show the break-down of rock overtime.

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On the image below - click on the area that would show a rock transformed by heat and pressure.

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During the rock cycle heat from the earth's______________  causes rocks to change the arrangement of molecules and move to the surface.  Once at the surface, energy from the ________ causes the rocks to break down and move over time.  Given the right conditions, any rock can be changed into a ________ type of rock.   

Put the following rock strata in order from oldest to newest.

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The processes of melting and crystallization are caused by the energy from the earth's core.

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Based on the image, layer D is older than layer B.

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On the image below - click the area where you would find the oldest oceanic crust.

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Scientists believe that the land masses above were once connected to each other. Based on the image above, explain two pieces of evidence that would support the scientists claim.

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When oceanic crust becomes too dense, it will:

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Explain why the Earth is not getting bigger as the oceanic crust expands.

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Explain what event happened in layers C, E, and X.

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Which of the following are causes of erosion and weathering in the rock cycle? Select all that apply.

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Changing Earth (Pre/Post Test)

On the image below - click on the area that what would show the break-down of rock overtime.

On the image below - click on the area that would show a rock transformed by heat and pressure.

Put the following rock strata in order from oldest to newest.

The processes of melting and crystallization are caused by the energy from the earth's core.

Based on the image, layer D is older than layer B.

On the image below - click the area where you would find the oldest oceanic crust.

Scientists believe that the land masses above were once connected to each other. Based on the image above, explain two pieces of evidence that would support the scientists claim.

When oceanic crust becomes too dense, it will:

Explain why the Earth is not getting bigger as the oceanic crust expands.

Explain what event happened in layers C, E, and X.

Which of the following are causes of erosion and weathering in the rock cycle? Select all that apply.

On the image below - click on the area that what would show the break-down of rock overtime.

On the image below - click on the area that would show a rock transformed by heat and pressure.

Put the following rock strata in order from oldest to newest.

The processes of melting and crystallization are caused by the energy from the earth's core.

Based on the image, layer D is older than layer B.

On the image below - click the area where you would find the oldest oceanic crust.

Scientists believe that the land masses above were once connected to each other. Based on the image above, explain two pieces of evidence that would support the scientists claim.

When oceanic crust becomes too dense, it will:

Explain why the Earth is not getting bigger as the oceanic crust expands.

Explain what event happened in layers C, E, and X.

Which strata layer was created when the majority of that region was under water?

Which organism is the most recent?

Which of the following are causes of erosion and weathering in the rock cycle? Select all that apply.

Which strata layer was created when the majority of that region was under water?

Which organism is the most recent?