8th geology jeopardy
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Geologic Record I
Earth’s Interior
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CD, SFS, and Topo
MapsFossils
Geologic Record II
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Which correctly names the EarthWhich correctly names the Earth’’s s layers from the center to the layers from the center to the
circumference?circumference?A. outer core, inner core, mantle, crust
B. crust, mantle, outer core, inner core
C. crust, mantle, inner core, outer core
D. inner core, outer core, mantle, crust
A. outer core, inner core, mantle, crust
B. crust, mantle, outer core, inner core
C. crust, mantle, inner core, outer core
D. inner core, outer core, mantle, crust
Earth’s Interior 100
The part of the Earth that is liquid is the ____.
The part of the Earth that is liquid is the ____.
A. crustB. mantleC. outer coreD. inner core
A. crustB. mantleC. outer coreD. inner core
C
Earth’s Interior 200
Earth’s continental crust is ___ than oceanic crust. Earth’s continental crust is ___ than oceanic crust.C
A. thinner and denserB. thicker and denserC. thicker and less dense
D. thinner and less dense
Earth’s Interior 300
Scientists think the EarthScientists think the Earth’’s outer s outer core is made mostly of _____. core is made mostly of _____. Scientists think the EarthScientists think the Earth’’s outer s outer core is made mostly of _____. core is made mostly of _____.
A A. liquid iron and nickel.
B. granite.
C. basalt.
D. solid iron and nickel.
Earth’s Interior 400
The mantle’s convection currents give it a quality that can be described as ___.
The mantle’s convection currents give it a quality that can be described as ___.
A A. plasticity.B. liquid.C. fluidity.D. solidity.
Earth’s Interior 500
Scientists think that the inner core spins Scientists think that the inner core spins within the outer core slightly faster within the outer core slightly faster than the planet spins. This causes than the planet spins. This causes
___.___.
Scientists think that the inner core spins Scientists think that the inner core spins within the outer core slightly faster within the outer core slightly faster than the planet spins. This causes than the planet spins. This causes
___.___.C
A. the Earth to tilt on its axis.
B. gravitational pull.
C. the Earth’s magnetic field.
D. the tides to ebb and flow.
Earth’s Interior 600
Which is incorrect?Which is incorrect?Which is incorrect?Which is incorrect?
A A. Divergent boundaries cause volcanoes.
B. Transform boundaries cause earthquakes and faulting.
C. Trenches and volcanoes are formed along convergent boundaries due to subduction.
D. Our tallest mountains form when continental crust collides.
Plate Tectonics 100
Which is a tool used to understand Which is a tool used to understand EarthEarth’’s physical boundaries?s physical boundaries?
Which is a tool used to understand Which is a tool used to understand EarthEarth’’s physical boundaries?s physical boundaries?
CA. thermal contractions
B. magnetic reversal
C. seismic waves
D. sea-floor spreading
Plate Tectonics 200
Plate Tectonics 300
Name the boundary type and landform result along the North American and
Eurasian Plates.
Name the boundary type and landform result along the North American and
Eurasian Plates.
B
A.A. Convergent - trenches and Convergent - trenches and volcanoesvolcanoes
B.B. Divergent - ridgesDivergent - ridgesC.C. Transform - faultsTransform - faultsD.D. Oceanic to oceanic collision - Oceanic to oceanic collision -
volcanic mountainsvolcanic mountains
The Ring of Fire is known for volcanic activity. The Ring of Fire is known for volcanic activity. Which of the following is the result of plate Which of the following is the result of plate movement in this area?movement in this area?
The Ring of Fire is known for volcanic activity. The Ring of Fire is known for volcanic activity. Which of the following is the result of plate Which of the following is the result of plate movement in this area?movement in this area?
D
A. faulting
B. uplift
C. ridges
D. subduction
Plate Tectonics 400
Which is NOT a possible driving Which is NOT a possible driving force of plate tectonics?force of plate tectonics?Which is NOT a possible driving Which is NOT a possible driving force of plate tectonics?force of plate tectonics?
C
A. slab pull
B. ridge push
C. magnetic pull
D. convection
Plate Tectonics 500
When marine fossils are found on mountain When marine fossils are found on mountain tops, scientists can conclude that ___.tops, scientists can conclude that ___.When marine fossils are found on mountain When marine fossils are found on mountain tops, scientists can conclude that ___.tops, scientists can conclude that ___.
CA. the position of the rock layers has
not changed over time.
B. glaciers moved over that area and deposited them there.
C. these rocks were once on the sea-floor and were pushed up due to plate movement.
D. eroded sediments from the sea-floor were deposited on the mountain top.
Plate Tectonics 600
CD, SFS, and Topo Maps 100
DA. Harry Hess
B. James Hutton
C. Ernest Rutherford
D. Alfred Wegener
Name the scientist who believed the Earth’s land was joined in one
supercontinent called Pangaea.
Name the scientist who believed the Earth’s land was joined in one
supercontinent called Pangaea.
CD, SFS, and Topo Maps 200At a divergent boundary, At a divergent boundary, pieces of oceanic crust move pieces of oceanic crust move
away from each other forming away from each other forming a ridge. This is commonly a ridge. This is commonly
called ____.called ____.
At a divergent boundary, At a divergent boundary, pieces of oceanic crust move pieces of oceanic crust move
away from each other forming away from each other forming a ridge. This is commonly a ridge. This is commonly
called ____.called ____.
A. a trench.
B. sea-floor spreading.
C. lava flow.
D. the Ring of Fire.
B
CD, SFS, and Topo Maps 300
Which of the following is NOT Which of the following is NOT evidence that supports evidence that supports
continental drift?continental drift?
Which of the following is NOT Which of the following is NOT evidence that supports evidence that supports
continental drift?continental drift?
A. magnetic stripes
B. fossils
C. landforms
D. climate
A
CD, SFS, and Topo Maps 400
If a stream was present on this map, in which direction would it flow?D
a. North
b. East
c. South
d. West
CD, SFS, and Topo Maps 500
Which location is at theWhich location is at the lowest lowest elevation?elevation?
Which location is at theWhich location is at the lowest lowest elevation?elevation?
A. Fuego
B. Meseta
C. Acatenango
D. Yepocapa
B
CD, SFS, and Topo Maps 600
Which is an accurate Which is an accurate interpretation of this interpretation of this
map??map??
Which is an accurate Which is an accurate interpretation of this interpretation of this
map??map??BA. There is about
1,000 feet of elevation change on this map.
B. Streams A and A merge into B.
C. The contour lines on the mountainside show a steep grade.
D. Stream B splits into streams A and A.
Which is NOT a correct fossil type and definition?Which is NOT a correct fossil type and definition?Which is NOT a correct fossil type and definition?Which is NOT a correct fossil type and definition?
B A. petrification - minerals in water replace matter creating stone
B. mold - forms on an organism after is dies
C. cast - a fossil that has the same shape as the organism that made it
D. imprint - molds of thin objects
Fossils 100
Which part of an organism is most Which part of an organism is most likely to fossilize?likely to fossilize?
Which part of an organism is most Which part of an organism is most likely to fossilize?likely to fossilize?
B
Fossils 200
A. skin
B. shell
C. hair
D. footprint
Fossils are important because they help scientists determine Fossils are important because they help scientists determine _____._____.
Fossils are important because they help scientists determine Fossils are important because they help scientists determine _____._____.
B A. the actual age of a rock layer.
B. the relative age of each rock layer.
C. how the rocks in that geologic column formed.
D. where igneous intrusions are located.
Fossils 300
Coprolite is an important fossil because it ____.Coprolite is an important fossil because it ____.Coprolite is an important fossil because it ____.Coprolite is an important fossil because it ____.
C
Fossils 400
A. accurately identifies the animal that left it.
B. shows the specific location of where the animal lived.
C. provides valuable information about the habits and diet of the animal that left it.
D. helps scientists accurately determine the size of the animal.
Which of these does NOT preserve an Which of these does NOT preserve an animal as a fossil?animal as a fossil?
Which of these does NOT preserve an Which of these does NOT preserve an animal as a fossil?animal as a fossil?
C
Fossils 500
A. amber
B. tar
C. cast
D. ice
Why do only a small percent of Why do only a small percent of animals become fossils? animals become fossils?
Why do only a small percent of Why do only a small percent of animals become fossils? animals become fossils?
C A. They were on the top of the food chain.
B. They lived near water.
C. They had a hard body covering.
D. They lived in warm climates.
Fossils 600
The principle of superposition states The principle of superposition states that ___.that ___.
The principle of superposition states The principle of superposition states that ___.that ___.
D
Geologic Record I 100
A. the geologic processes that shaped the Earth long ago are still shaping the Earth today.
B. rock layers can be missing due to unknown events.
C. it is possible to find the actual age of the rocks.
D. the younger rocks are found above older rocks in most cases.
Geologic change can be all of the Geologic change can be all of the following except ___.following except ___.
Geologic change can be all of the Geologic change can be all of the following except ___.following except ___.
A
Geologic Record I 200
A. erratic
B. uniform
C. sudden
D. gradual
The Paleozoic Era is know as ___.The Paleozoic Era is know as ___.The Paleozoic Era is know as ___.The Paleozoic Era is know as ___.
BBBB
Geologic Record I 300
A. the Age of Reptiles
B. Old Life
C. the Age of Fossils
D. the Age of Mammals
An asteroid impact represents ___ An asteroid impact represents ___ in Earthin Earth’’s history.s history.
An asteroid impact represents ___ An asteroid impact represents ___ in Earthin Earth’’s history.s history.
CCCC
Geologic Record I 400
A. the principle of superposition
B. the geologic time scale
C. catastrophism
D. erosion
A
Geologic Record I 500
The wavy line in the diagram represents ___.
A. an unconformity
B. a fault
C. uniform sedimentary rock formation
D. igneous intrusion
The survival of a species is threatened if ____.The survival of a species is threatened if ____.The survival of a species is threatened if ____.The survival of a species is threatened if ____.
D
Geologic Record I 600
A. environmental change is gradual.
B. the species can adapt to new environmental changes.
C. the species can successfully reproduce.
D. an environmental change is dramatic.
Geologic Record II 100
In which era did humans first appear?
A. Precambrain
B. Cenozoic
C. Paleozoic
D. Mesozoic
B
Geologic Record II 200
In which era did dinosaurs first appear?
DA.
Precambrain
B. Cenozoic
C. Paleozoic
D. Mesozoic
Geologic Record II 300
Describe H.
A. igneous intrusion
B. fault
C. uniform layer of sedimentary rock
D. unconformity
A
Geologic Record II 400
When did faulting occur?
A. After M formed.
B. After the first 2 layers formed.
C. After the igneous intrusion.
D. Before the igneous intrusion.
D
Geologic Record II 500
Which is the correct order of events from oldest to youngest?
A. R
H
M
FAULT
F
B
I
C
B. I
H
B
F
FAULT
M
R
D. H
I
B
F
FAULT
M
R
C. I
B
F
FAULT
M
H
R
Geologic Record II 600
The following effects could be the result of ___.
•Worldwide fires and debris in the air block sunlight, cooling the planet.
•The food chain collapses due to lack of plants.
•50% of all life on the planet dies.
A. an ice age.
B. glacial movement.
C. carbon emissions.
D. extreme volcanic activity.
D