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?

    <p>Cascade Range</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Divergent boundary</p> 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?

    <p>Vertical movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Mountain chains</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Properties of the soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long can it take for soil to form?

    <p>Thousands of years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to rocks as they break down?

    <p>They become sediment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Soil pH and nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one common misconception about soil formation?

    <p>It happens instantaneously</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Because of the physical properties of the soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Rocks break down to become sediment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what ways do rocks contribute to soil formation?

    <p>By breaking down into smaller particles over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the composition of air affect plant growth?

    <p>It affects photosynthesis and respiration processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It influences the types of plants that can thrive</p> Signup and view all the answers

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