Ch 2, Sect 2 Quiz

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Two hundred million years ago, all the land on Earth was

covered with forests.

part of the Ring of Fire.

part of one huge landmass.

underwater.

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Weathering and erosion break down rocks and slowly create

oxygen to plants.

tectonic plates.

new landforms.

the Earth's poles.

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Large areas of flat or gently rolling land are called plains

True

False

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The breaking down of rocks by construction equipment is called weathering.

True

False

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Mountains and hills are examples of landforms.

True

False

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The band of gases that surrounds the Earth is called the atmosphere.

True

False

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What is a landform that usually rises more than 2,000 feet (610 m) above sea level?

a mountain

a hill

a plateau

a valley

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According to the theory of plate tectonics, the Earth's crust is made up of one unbroken piece, or plate.

True

False

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The atmosphere surrounding the Earth provides life-giving oxygen for

rocks.

fish in the ocean.

people and animals.

plants.

10.

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What are the three main things that cause weathering?

wind, rain, and ice

erosion, magma, and extreme heat

earthquakes, volcanoes, and rain

tidal waves, earthquakes, and extreme cold

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