Geo quiz

1.Tell 2 examples for every type of rock (igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary)?

2.What are the four layers of the earth?

3.What are 3 pieces of evidence of pangaea continental drift?

4.In your own words explain divergent plates.

5.Describe the process of convergent plates.

6.In your own words explain transform slates.

7.Describe two dangers of any of these plate shifts (can be all of them).

8.Describe some benefits that could arise from any one of these plate shifts.

9.what would you do if an earthquake struck or a volcano erupted? tell me a full plan
(evacuation, rebuilding).

10.Can you label one of these plates?

11.What do you do when you feel an earthquake?

a) go outside

b) Get under a desk-

c) Go to the nearest park or open area-

12.What is the best way to survive a natural disaster?

Bonus question!!!

What is the Rock cycle? Explain.

Answer key
1. a) basalt, granite
b)Limestone, sandstone
c)Marble, slate
2. Crust, mantle, outer core, inner core
3. Fossils mountains ice sDiverheets
4. Something along the lines of: Divergent plates happen when two plates separate
causing molten magma to come up and create new types of land or volcanos.
5. Something along the lines of: Convergent plates are when plates crash and smash into
each other, this can create mountains or volcanoes
6. Something along the lines of: Transform plates is when two plates grind and slide
against each other.
7. Divergent plates can make active volcanoes which could be a danger, convergent plates
could also make volcanoes which can lead to earthquakes.
8. Volcanoes and earthquakes can make super fertile lan making it a great place for
farming and such.
9. Depends on the person. My plan would be like this:First I would evacuate the city or
town I live in. Then I would try to find some relatives or friends to stay with, then I would
help rebuild my community. Actual swer from students would have to be longer and more
specific
10. Label one of them
11. B,c
12. Evacuate or seek shelter