16 Questions
What type of boundaries are characterized by plates coming together?
Convergent boundaries
Which subatomic particle has a neutral charge?
Neutron
What is the term for when an oceanic plate slides beneath a continental plate?
Subduction
Where are protons and neutrons located within an atom?
Inside the nucleus
Which subatomic particle has a negative charge?
Electron
What is the total number of protons and neutrons in an atomic nucleus called?
Mass number
What layer of the Earth are the plates made of?
Crust
Which layer of the Earth do the plates sit on top of?
Asthenosphere
What is the focus of an earthquake?
The starting point of the earthquake underground
What is the epicenter of an earthquake?
A point on the Earth's surface above the focus
Which type of seismic wave can travel through both solids and liquids?
P-wave
What happens to P-waves and S-waves as they move further away from the epicenter?
Their arrival time gap increases
What is the main difference between felsic and mafic lava?
Felsic lava cools slowly with large crystals, but mafic lava cools rapidly with small crystals.
What distinguishes intrusive igneous rocks from extrusive igneous rocks?
Intrusive rocks are formed by cooled lava, while extrusive rocks are made below Earth’s surface.
How do weathering and erosion differ in their effects on rocks?
Weathering creates small rock fragments without displacing them, while erosion moves sediment through wind and waves.
What is the defining characteristic of chemical sedimentary rocks?
They result from evaporation of water from a mineral solution.
Test your knowledge of geology and chemistry terms with this quiz! Definitions of convergent boundaries, subduction, divergent boundaries, transform boundaries, seafloor spreading, and basic atomic structure are included.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
