8 Questions
What causes the creation of coastal volcanic mountains above the subducting plate?
The rising and eruption of magma from the mantle
Where does subduction, the process of oceanic crust plunging beneath continental crust, occur?
At the oceanic trenches
Which branch of science deals with the physical, chemical, and biological constitutions of Earth's spheres?
Earth science
What are the four spheres that Earth science focuses on?
Biosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and geosphere
What is the result of the convergence of oceanic crust with continental crust?
Formation of a subduction zone
What do some Earth scientists do with their knowledge of the planet?
Locate and develop energy and mineral resources
What is the study of Earth and its neighbors in space called?
Planetary science
What do Earth scientists study in order to help protect people from dangerous events like volcanoes, earthquakes, and hurricanes?
Earth processes such as volcanoes, earthquakes, and hurricanes
Test your knowledge of subduction zones with this quiz! Explore how oceanic and continental crust interact, leading to intense geological phenomena like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Learn about the process of subduction and the formation of oceanic trenches.
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