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Vocabulary 15.1
Test Description: Earth science vocabulary
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Define isostasy.
A
a theory in which the lithosphere is divided into a number of crustal plates, each of which moves o
B
a section of Earth’s crust and rigid, upper mantle that moves slowly around on the asthenosphere.
C
the principle (rule) that states that Earth’s crust and lithosphere float on the upper part of the m
D
the hypothetical landmass that existed when all continents were joined, from about 300 to 200 millio
2) Define plate tectonics.
A
a theory in which the lithosphere is divided into a number of crustal plates, each of which moves o
B
a type of plate movement that occurs when one plate sinks beneath another plate.
C
the transfer of heat by the circulation or movement of the heated parts of a liquid or gas
D
a section of Earth’s crust and rigid, upper mantle that moves slowly around on the asthenosphere.
3) Define lava.
A
the molten, fluid rock that issues from a volcano or a volcanic vent.
B
a section of Earth’s crust and rigid, upper mantle that moves slowly around on the asthenosphere.
C
mountain that forms when magma is forced upward and flows onto Earth’s surface
D
the transfer of heat by the circulation or movement of the heated parts of a liquid or gas
4) Define pangea.
A
the molten, fluid rock that issues from a volcano or a volcanic vent.
B
the hypothetical landmass that existed when all continents were joined, from about 300 to 200 millio
C
a type of plate movement that occurs when one plate sinks beneath another plate.
D
a theory in which the lithosphere is divided into a number of crustal plates, each of which moves o
5) Define plates.
A
the molten, fluid rock that issues from a volcano or a volcanic vent.
B
a section of Earth’s crust and rigid, upper mantle that moves slowly around on the asthenosphere.
C
the hypothetical landmass that existed when all continents were joined, from about 300 to 200 millio
D
a theory in which the lithosphere is divided into a number of crustal plates, each of which moves o
6) Define convection.
A
a type of plate movement that occurs when one plate sinks beneath another plate.
B
the hypothetical landmass that existed when all continents were joined, from about 300 to 200 millio
C
the transfer of heat by the circulation or movement of the heated parts of a liquid or gas
D
a section of Earth’s crust and rigid, upper mantle that moves slowly around on the asthenosphere
7) Define subduction.
A
the transfer of heat by the circulation or movement of the heated parts of a liquid or gas
B
the principle (rule) that states that Earth’s crust and lithosphere float on the upper part of the m
C
a type of plate movement that occurs when one plate sinks beneath another plate.
D
mountain that forms when forces inside Earth push up the crust.
8) Define upwarped mountain.
A
sharp, jagged mountains made of huge, tilted blocks of rock that are separated from surrounding rock
B
mountain that forms when forces inside Earth push up the crust.
C
mountain that forms when magma is forced upward and flows onto Earth’s surface
D
a volcano that has erupted or is going to erupt in the near future. When a volcano is erupting, smok
9) Define fault-block mountain.
A
volcano that has erupted or is going to erupt in the near future. When a volcano is erupting, smoke
B
mountain that forms when forces inside Earth push up the crust.
C
sharp, jagged mountains made of huge, tilted blocks of rock that are separated from surrounding rock
D
mountain that forms when magma is forced upward and flows onto Earth’s surface
10) Define volcanic mountain.
A
mountain that forms when magma is forced upward and flows onto Earth’s surface
B
a volcano that has erupted or is going to erupt in the near future. When a volcano is erupting, smok
C
mountain that forms when forces inside Earth push up the crust.
D
sharp, jagged mountains made of huge, tilted blocks of rock that are separated from surrounding rock
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