Question

1. The depth of the Earth's crust, compared to the rest of the Earth, is comparable to the:
(Points : 1)
flesh of a pumpkin.

cheese on a Chicago pizza.

skin of an apple.

thick rind of a watermelon.

Answer 1

1. The depth of the Earth's crust, compared to the rest of the Earth, is comparable to the:
(Points : 1)
flesh of a pumpkin.

cheese on a Chicago pizza.

skin of an apple.

thick rind of a watermelon.



2. If scientists were to watch a planet for millions of years and see no movement on the crust, it might indicate that the planet has no:
(Points : 1)
atmosphere above its crust.

mountains, valleys, or meteor craters.

life in its polar and subpolar regions.

convection below the crust.



3. The shapes and forms of land have had a big effect on:
(Points : 1)
travel routes.

safety or vulnerability to attacks.

food sources.

All of the above are true.



4. Battles over the control of straits are often related to the control of:
(Points : 1)
bronze and steel.

information and discoveries.

shipping routes.

peninsulas.



5. Imagine that you are the leader of a people who need a new place to settle. Which is the most important factor in determining where you will live?
(Points : 1)
Warm water for bathing

Colorful rocks for trade

Plentiful supply of food

Sunny weather



6. _____ are the plates that make up Earth's crust.
(Points : 1)
Oceanic plates

Continental plates

Volcanic islands

Tectonic plates



7. Which of these would be indications that a given mountain range was not formed by subduction?

Check all that apply.
(Points : 1)
There are no volcanoes.

It is not along an ocean coastline.

There are glacial caps.

There are deep valleys.



8. As the geology officer on an expedition to a newly discovered, Earthlike planet, you must determine where to locate the first permanent settlement. This planet has volcanoes and appears to have a crust composed of moving plates.

In order to avoid an earthquake zone, you consider avoiding a location with:
(Points : 1)
a young mountain range along a continental coast.

broad river deltas associated with large, low coastal plains.

an old mountain range with no volcanoes.

cliffs made of limestone.



9. Ninety percent of the world's earthquakes occur around the:
(Points : 1)
continental coasts of the Pacific Ocean.

island chains in the Atlantic basin.

Indian Ocean basin.

coasts of Europe.



10. Which are reasons why so many people live on the Ring of Fire?

Check all that apply.
(Points : 1)
There has been considerable development of the earthquake and volcano prediction industry.

Many tourists are drawn to the beauty created by the volcanic islands and mountains near the ocean.

The tsunami prediction industry creates jobs, causing many people to move to areas where they are needed.

Subduction zones are often located in good places for seaports.

Answer 2

IS this a test?

Answer 3

No, It's a study guide for a test.