1. Processes of the Earth Exam Review
Use the slides to review for your Processes of the Earth Exam.

2. 1. The Lithosphere is made up of
The mantle and the outer core
The outer and inner core
The crust and the outer core
The crust and the top layer of the mantle

3. Correct Answer- D
The Lithosphere is made up of the crust and the top layer of the mantle.

4. A possible result of two tectonic plates converging would be
The creation of a rift valley
The creation of a new island
The creation of a mountain range
An earthquake

5. Correct Answer- C
A possible result of two tectonic plates converging would be the creation of a mountain range.

6. Which of the following is a benefit of living in an area where there is plate tectonic movement?
Volcanic eruptions
Earthquakes
The creation of rich soil from past volcanic eruptions
A tsunami occurring near your nation.

7. Correct Answer- C
Which of the following is a benefit of living in an area where there is plate tectonic movement? The creation of rich soil from past volcanic eruptions.

8. A rock cracking in half after years of having water freeze and melt in and around it is an example of
Deposition
Weathering
Erosion
Rock development

9. Correct Answer- B
A rock cracking in half after years of having water freeze and melt in and around it is an example of weathering.

10. When two tectonic plates diverge which of the following is a possible effect.
Rift Valley
Mountain building
Earthquake
Volcanic eruption

11. Correct Answer A
When two tectonic plates diverge which of the following is a possible effect. Rift Valley

12. Which of the following environmental processes will lead to an earthquake or tsunami?
Converging plates
Diverging plates
When tectonic plates transform
When subduction occurs between tectonic plates

13. Correct Answer C
Which of the following environmental processes will lead to an earthquake or tsunami? When tectonic plates transform.

14. California has building codes in order to help buildings withstand earthquakes because
It is located near the Pacific Ocean.
It is located on the west side of the United States.
It is located on the American Plate.
It is located on a fault line.

15. Answer D
California has building codes in order to help buildings withstand earthquakes because it is located on a fault line.

16. Where are you most likely to find an active volcano, and possible earthquakes?
In the center of a tectonic plate
Only in the ocean
Where plates meet at a boundary
None of the above

17. Answer C
Where are you most likely to find an active volcano, and possible earthquakes? Where plates meet at a boundary

18. Which of the following lists of physical features would most likely increase trade and travel for people living near them?
The Pacific Ocean, the Himalayan Mountains in Asia, and the Ganges River in India
The Ganges river in India, the Alps in Europe and the Indian Ocean
The Yangtze river in Asia, the Yellow river in Asia, and the Pacific Ocean
The Gobi desert in Asia, the Yellow river in Asia, and the Mississippi river in North America

19. Answer C
Which of the following lists of physical features would most likely increase trade and travel for people living near them? The Yangtze river in Asia, the Yellow river in Asia, and the Pacific Ocean

20. Which of the following lists the steps of the water cycle in the correct order?
Evaporation, condensation, precipitation
Condensation, Precipitation, Evaporation
Condensation, Evaporation, Precipitation
Precipitation, Condensation, Evaporation

21. Answer A
Which of the following lists the steps of the water cycle in the correct order? Evaporation, condensation, precipitation

22. Which of the following is a negative effect of the water cycle that can occur?
Flooding
Fresh water
Water for irrigation
None of the above

23. Answer A
Which of the following is a negative effect of the water cycle that can occur? Flooding

24. Which of the following is a positive of the water cycle?
Water is a renewable resource
Irrigation for crops
Provides water to lakes and rivers
All of the above

25. Answer D
Which of the following is a positive of the water cycle? All of the above

26. Use the map below to answer the following question.
Trading from Africa, Europe and India was made easier by
The Sahara desert in Northern Africa
The access to oceans and rivers
The use of camels
The use of the Steppes in Asia

27. Answer
Trading from Africa, Europe and India was made easier by the access to oceans and rivers.

28. Use the map below to answer the following question.
The Arabian Peninsula has easier trade and travel because
It is located near Asia
It is surround by water on 3 sides
It contains the Nafuo desert
It is near India

29. Answer B
The Arabian Peninsula has easier trade and travel because it is surround by water on 3 sides.

30. Which of the following represents the process of erosion?
A mudslide after a rainstorm
The building up of sediment at the mouth of a river
The formation of a canyon from years of water flow
The breaking down of a rock from freezing rain

31. Answer C
Erosion is the breaking down of rocks, sand and soil and it being carried away.