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Geology: Constructive and Destructive Forces

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Geology: Constructive and Destructive Forces

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What is the effect of magma forming and rising through the cracks in the crust?

It causes earthquakes due to sudden plate movements.

It results in the cooling of the Earth's surface.

It creates more friction between tectonic plates.

It leads to the formation of new landforms like volcanoes. (correct)

What occurs when two tectonic plates move away from each other?

They compress and build up pressure.

They fuse together to create mountain ranges.

Magma can rise to create new crust. (correct)

They become completely inactive and lose energy.

What is indicated by the pressure build-up when one plate gets stuck?

It can lead to a volcanic eruption or an earthquake. (correct)

It causes gradual crustal thinning without any consequences.

It signifies that the plates are in a stable state.

It results in the creation of magma chambers.

What characterizes hotspots in the mantle?

<p>They are regions of intense heat that can create volcanoes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a plate that gets stuck while trying to move past another?

<p>The pressure builds up and can lead to fracturing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Constructive Forces

Volcanoes are formed by constructive forces, which build up the Earth's surface
Magma, molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, rises through cracks in the crust
When two tectonic plates move apart, magma rises and erupts as lava, forming volcanoes
Hotspots are areas in the Earth's mantle with exceptionally high temperatures, which can cause magma to rise and create volcanic islands

Destructive Forces

Volcanoes can also be formed by destructive forces, which break down the Earth's surface
When two tectonic plates collide, one plate might slide under the other
This process, called subduction, creates pressure that melts rock and forms magma
The magma then rises and erupts, causing volcanic eruptions

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Explore the fascinating concepts of constructive and destructive forces in geology, focusing on how volcanic activity shapes the Earth's surface. This quiz covers the formation of volcanoes through tectonic plate movements, magma behavior, and the role of hotspots in volcanic island creation.