Lab: Mineral and Rock Classification — Unit test Answers
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Which statement describes seismic waves?
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They carry energy.B
They move in one direction.C
They originate from the epicenter.D
They only vibrate at Earth’s surface.2
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The image shows the Great Rift Valley in Africa, an example of a rift valley.
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The rift valley formed when the crust pulled apart.B
The rift valley formed due to subduction.C
The rift valley formed similarly to an island arc.D
The rift valley formed at a convergent boundary.3
What causes the force that pushes magma from the magma chamber through the pipe and vent of a volcano?
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gravityB
water flowC
expanding gasesD
convergent boundaries4
Which statement describes the damage that results from earthquakes?
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Amount of damage can be used to determine intensity.B
Damage can be measured using the Richter scale.C
The amount of damage increases as magnitude decreases.D
Earthquakes that cause maximum damage are the most common.5
Which is one step that geologists use to find the epicenter of an earthquake?
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They look at data from at least one seismograph.B
They measure the difference between arrival of P waves and S waves.C
They draw circles around the epicenter from three locations.D
They obtain information about the intensity of earthquakes from seismographs.6
Which increases along faults and leads to rock breaking?
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damageB
earthquakeC
focusD
stress7
Which feature forms when magma cools beneath Earth’s surface?
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geysersB
calderasC
batholithsD
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This image shows a volcanic eruption in Hawaii with lava flowing into the sea.
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Its magma is high in silica.B
Its magma has low viscosity.C
Its gases are released in rapid bursts.D
Its lava came from an explosive eruption.Did you find these answers helpful?
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