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Which physiographical region of Canada is characterized by flat, fertile land, making it ideal for agriculture?

The Cordillera Mountains
The Appalachian Mountains
The Canadian Shield
The Interior Plains (correct)

The Earth's inner core is composed primarily of liquid iron and nickel.

False (B)

What type of tectonic plate boundary is characterized by plates sliding past each other horizontally?

Transform boundary

__________ is a type of geological alteration that occurs when hot water reacts with rocks, changing their mineral composition.

Hydrothermal alteration Signup and view all the answers

Match the following processes with their primary actions:

Weathering = Breaks down rocks and minerals at the Earth's surface Erosion = Involves the transport of weathered material Metamorphism = Alters rocks through heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids Hydrothermal Alteration = Occurs when hot water reacts with rocks Signup and view all the answers

Which erosion process is most prominent in arid regions, involving the transport of sand and dust over long distances?

Wind erosion (C) Signup and view all the answers

Tectonic forces are considered gradational forces that wear down surface materials.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What potential environmental impact is most directly associated with forestry practices like clear-cutting?

Deforestation Signup and view all the answers

__________ was the name of the supercontinent that existed millions of years ago, comprising all the major landmasses.

Pangea Signup and view all the answers

Tuzo Wilson is best known for his concepts of hotspots and what other geological feature?

Transform faults (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of Earth's layers is responsible for generating Earth's magnetic field?

Outer Core (C) Signup and view all the answers

At divergent plate boundaries, plates move toward each other, resulting in subduction or mountain building.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Name one of the primary agents involved in the erosion process.

Water Signup and view all the answers

The Canadian __________ is a vast expanse of ancient rock, forming the geological core of Canada.

Shield Signup and view all the answers

Which physiographic region is known for its towering peaks and valleys in western Canada?

Cordillera Mountains (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a consequence of mining activities?

Habitat destruction (A) Signup and view all the answers

Alfred Wegener's theory of continental drift was immediately accepted by the scientific community.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Match the Earth's layers with their descriptions:

Crust = Outermost solid layer Mantle = Thick, mostly solid layer beneath the crust Outer Core = Liquid layer composed mainly of iron and nickel Inner Core = Solid, dense sphere of iron and nickel at the Earth's center Signup and view all the answers

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Flashcards

Canadian Shield

A vast expanse of ancient rock forming Canada's geological core.

Interior Plains

Flat, fertile land in central Canada, ideal for farming.