The diagram shows the internal structure of the Earth. In this diagram the mantle is
separated into two layers - upper and lower mantle. Which of the Earth's layers
convects? [Select all that apply] - ️️B (outer core), C (mantle), D (asthenosphere)
Which letter on the diagram marks a contine...
GLY 3202 C - Module 1 quiz
The diagram shows the internal structure of the Earth. In this diagram the mantle is
separated into two layers - upper and lower mantle. Which of the Earth's layers
convects? [Select all that apply] - ✔️✔️B (outer core), C (mantle), D (asthenosphere)
Which letter on the diagram marks a continental arc? Green represents oceanic
lithosphere and blue continental. - ✔️✔️G (where the continental lithosphere is pushed
up against the oceanic crust (F) stemming from the ridge(D), the oceanic crust is being
subducted beneath the continent, forming the continental arc)
How are atoms heavier than iron generally produced? - ✔️✔️Explosions of supernovae
Why are the terrestrial planets small compared with the outer gas giants? -
✔️✔️Because lighter elements are much more abundant in the solar system
How does the radius of the Earth's core compare to the Earth's radius? - ✔️✔️Core is
approximately half the Earth's radius
How does the thickness of the oceanic lithosphere change with distance from the ridge
axis? - ✔️✔️Increases
Which of these describes conduction? - ✔️✔️Transfer of heat between two objects in
direct contact
Which heat transfer mechanism transfers heat from the Sun to the Earth's surface? -
✔️✔️Radiation
Subduction only occurs along __________________ plate boundaries when one or
more of the plates meeting at the boundary is ____________________ lithosphere. -
✔️✔️convergent, oceanic
Which letter on the diagram marks an island arc? Green represents oceanic lithosphere
and blue continental. - ✔️✔️B (where the oceanic lithosphere is pushed up against the
oceanic crust (C) that is being subducted beneath the arc.
What type of tectonic feature creates volcanism to form oceanic island chains in an
intraplate setting (i.e. plate interior)? - ✔️✔️Mantle plume
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of minerals? - ✔️✔️Can be liquid or solid
, Amber has the following characteristics: hard, brittle, orange, indefinite composition,
resinous, amorphous and smooth. Is amber a mineral? - ✔️✔️No
How are minerals classified into the different chemical classes? - ✔️✔️Composition of
anionic group in the chemical formula
Which chemical classification do these minerals belong to?
Aragonite CaCO3; Dolomite CaMg(CO3)2; Magnesite MgCO3 - ✔️✔️Carbonates
Which group of minerals are the most common and most abundant rock forming
minerals? - ✔️✔️Silicates
What is a rock? - ✔️✔️A natural material that is formed from smaller crystals or grains
Is the material in this photo a rock or a mineral? - ✔️✔️mineral
Is the material in this photo a rock or a mineral? - ✔️✔️rock
Is the material in this photo a rock or a mineral? - ✔️✔️rock
Is the material in this photo a rock or a mineral? - ✔️✔️mineral
Is feldspar a rock or a mineral? - ✔️✔️mineral
Is slate a rock or a mineral? - ✔️✔️rock
Is granite a rock or a mineral? - ✔️✔️rock
Is calcite a rock or a mineral? - ✔️✔️mineral
Which type of rocks form from materials produced via the breakdown of pre-existing
rocks at Earth's surface then subsequently transported and deposited? -
✔️✔️Sedimentary rocks
Classify the rock in the photo as igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic. - ✔️✔️igneous
Classify the rock in the photo as igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic. - ✔️✔️igneous
Which one of these rocks most likely cooled deep within the crust?
a) chert
b)granite (coarse - mixed composition)
c) obsidian (glass looking) - ✔️✔️B
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