Volcanoes Formation Quiz

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What type of mountains are found in the Sierra Nevada mountain range?

Fault-block mountains (correct)

Folded mountains

Volcanic mountains

Plateau mountains

What geological movement can cause the formation of fault-block mountains?

Convergent boundaries

Divergent boundaries (correct)

Subduction

Transform boundaries

What happens when one plate is pushed below another?

Formation of folded mountains

Emergence of volcanic mountains (correct)

Development of rift valleys

Creation of volcanic islands

Which mountain range is given as an example of volcanic mountains?

Cascade Range Signup and view all the answers

What kind of tectonic boundary can lead to the creation of fault-block mountains?

Divergent boundary Signup and view all the answers

How is the movement described when one side of the boundary moves upward and the other side moves downward?

Vertical movement Signup and view all the answers

What can result from the tectonic movement causing a line of volcanic mountains to form?

Mountain chains Signup and view all the answers

What determines the ability of different groups of plants to grow in soil?

Properties of the soil Signup and view all the answers

How long can it take for soil to form?

Thousands of years Signup and view all the answers

What happens to rocks as they break down?

They become sediment Signup and view all the answers

Which factor plays a crucial role in determining the growth of many plants in soil?

Soil pH and nutrients Signup and view all the answers

What is one common misconception about soil formation?

It happens instantaneously Signup and view all the answers

Why do different groups of plants thrive in different types of soil?

Because of the physical properties of the soil Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the relationship between rocks and sediment formation?

Rocks break down to become sediment Signup and view all the answers

In what ways do rocks contribute to soil formation?

By breaking down into smaller particles over time Signup and view all the answers

How does the composition of air affect plant growth?

It affects photosynthesis and respiration processes Signup and view all the answers

What role does temperature play in the growth of plants in different soils?

It influences the types of plants that can thrive Signup and view all the answers

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