Earth's Changing Surface and Geological Processes
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How does the Earth's surface change over time?

  • Only through abrupt events like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
  • The Earth's surface does not change
  • Through both abrupt events and gradual processes (correct)
  • Only through gradual processes like erosion and weathering

    • What causes the motion of the tectonic plates?

  • The Earth's metallic core
  • The Earth's crust
  • The Earth's convecting mantle (correct)
  • The Earth's lithosphere

    • What is the primary reason for the Earth's layers having different physical properties?

  • Differences in composition
  • Differences in temperature
  • Differences in density
  • Differences in all of the above factors (correct)

    • Which of the following statements about the Earth's lithosphere is true?

    <p>It is broken into plates that are in constant motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can we learn about the Earth's past from?

    <p>Observing rock layers and fossils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a major geologic event caused by the motion of tectonic plates?

    <p>Meteor impacts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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