Geology Exam 1 Questions with
Complete Solutions
Differentiation - ANSWERSThe Earth's differentiation describes its formation into layers, which
include its iron-rich solid inner core, its molten outer core, its solid mantle and its crust on
which we live.
When was Earth formed? - ANSWERS4.6 billion years ago
What is geology? - ANSWERSthe science that deals with the earth's physical structure and
substance, its history, and the processes that act on it.
Physical Geology - ANSWERSunderstanding processes and materials
Historical Geology - ANSWERSThe study of Earth's long history.
divergent boundary - ANSWERSA plate boundary where two plates move away from each other.
convergent boundary - ANSWERSA plate boundary where two plates move toward each other.
transform boundary - ANSWERSA plate boundary where two plates move past each other in
opposite directions
Convergent Subduction Boundary - ANSWERSlocation where tectonic plates come towards each
other and one plate dives under the other
, what is a volcanic island arc? tell me bitch - ANSWERSa series of volcanoes formed at a
subduction zone
Which boundary has fewer volcanoes? - ANSWERSTransform
Why do continental plates generally not subduct? - ANSWERScontinental plates are too low
density to subduct
Lithosphere - ANSWERSA rigid layer made up of the uppermost part of the mantle and the
crust.
Asthenosphere - ANSWERSThe soft layer of the mantle on which the lithosphere floats.
At what type of plate boundary do we find deep earthquakes? - ANSWERSConvergent-
Subduction
As you get farther away from the mid-ocean ridge, the rocks ________. - ANSWERSget older
hot spot volcanoes - ANSWERS•A hot spot is an area where material from deep in the mantle
rises and then melts, forming magma
Hawaii is an example of this type feature. - ANSWERShot-spot volcanism
The San Andreas Fault zone in California is an example of a __________ plate boundary. -
ANSWERSTransform
Hot-spot tracks result from moving ______. - ANSWERSPlates
Complete Solutions
Differentiation - ANSWERSThe Earth's differentiation describes its formation into layers, which
include its iron-rich solid inner core, its molten outer core, its solid mantle and its crust on
which we live.
When was Earth formed? - ANSWERS4.6 billion years ago
What is geology? - ANSWERSthe science that deals with the earth's physical structure and
substance, its history, and the processes that act on it.
Physical Geology - ANSWERSunderstanding processes and materials
Historical Geology - ANSWERSThe study of Earth's long history.
divergent boundary - ANSWERSA plate boundary where two plates move away from each other.
convergent boundary - ANSWERSA plate boundary where two plates move toward each other.
transform boundary - ANSWERSA plate boundary where two plates move past each other in
opposite directions
Convergent Subduction Boundary - ANSWERSlocation where tectonic plates come towards each
other and one plate dives under the other
, what is a volcanic island arc? tell me bitch - ANSWERSa series of volcanoes formed at a
subduction zone
Which boundary has fewer volcanoes? - ANSWERSTransform
Why do continental plates generally not subduct? - ANSWERScontinental plates are too low
density to subduct
Lithosphere - ANSWERSA rigid layer made up of the uppermost part of the mantle and the
crust.
Asthenosphere - ANSWERSThe soft layer of the mantle on which the lithosphere floats.
At what type of plate boundary do we find deep earthquakes? - ANSWERSConvergent-
Subduction
As you get farther away from the mid-ocean ridge, the rocks ________. - ANSWERSget older
hot spot volcanoes - ANSWERS•A hot spot is an area where material from deep in the mantle
rises and then melts, forming magma
Hawaii is an example of this type feature. - ANSWERShot-spot volcanism
The San Andreas Fault zone in California is an example of a __________ plate boundary. -
ANSWERSTransform
Hot-spot tracks result from moving ______. - ANSWERSPlates
