ERSC 181 Week 2 Quiz | Questions and Answers - AMU-
A. volcanic arc, forearc basin
•
B. oceanic trench, island arc
•
C. broad mountain range, folds
Question 2 of 25
4.0 Points
Which of the following would not support Continental Drift?
•
A. You notice that the sa...
Question 1 of 25
4.0 Points
Ocean-to-ocean convergent boundaries are commonly associated with which landforms?
•
A. volcanic arc, forearc basin
•
B. oceanic trench, island arc
•
C. broad mountain range, folds
Question 2 of 25
4.0 Points
Which of the following would not support Continental Drift?
•
A. You notice that the same fossil in Australia and Antarctica.
•
B. You notice that a similar rock formation is found on both the west coast of Africa and
the east coast of South America.
•
C. You notice that both North America and Africa have the same type of earthquakes and
volcanoes.
,Question 3 of 25
4.0 Points
The Wilson cycle shows all but which of the following?
•
A. how rocks cycle from one type to another
•
B. how water cycles on the Earth
•
C. how oceans open and close throughout geologic time
Question 4 of 25
4.0 Points
Which type of boundaries involve plates moving apart, the creation of new seafloor, and the Mid
Ocean Ridge?
•
A. convergent boundaries
•
B. transform boundaries
•
C. divergent boundaries
, Question 5 of 25
4.0 Points
What piece of evidence for continental drift explains why we find ancient reefs in cold climates?
•
A. the increase is sea level
•
B. polar wandering
•
C. the fact that continents move
Question 6 of 25
4.0 points
Which piece of evidence renewed the scientific community's interest in continental drift?
•
A. how the continents fit together
•
B. the presence of similar fossils on opposite sides of the oceans
•
C. paleomagnetism
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller ProfMiaKennedy. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $14.69. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
