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questions that cover the theory of plate tectonics and the rock cycle.

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Continental drift is the idea that__________.

the continents were once joined together to form a large landmass, have moved over time.

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Plate tectonics refers to the theory that _________.

Earth's surface is made up of lithospheric plates that have moved over time.

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New lithosphere is MOSTLY created at what type of plate boundary?

divergent

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What provides evidence for the theory of plate tectonics?

fossils, rock layers, and gps measurements that show the plates are moving

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What is MOST likely to occur at a transform plate boundary?

earthquakes.

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T/F Old lithosphere is destroyed and new lithosphere is formed over time

True

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T/F Earth's lithosphere moves around but is never destroyed

False

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Where do most metamorphic rocks form?

Deep underground

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Most earthquakes happen more frequently at

plate boundaries

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Lithosphere plates move towards each other at which type of plate boundary?

convergent plate boundary

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The three types of rocks are classified by _____.

how they are formed

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T/F Rocks can't change from sedimentary to metamorphic

False

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T/F Rocks can break down into sediments

True

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Explain how sediments become sedimentary rock.

Sediments are pressed and glued together over long periods of geological time.

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T/F Geological processes form rock

True

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T/F Geological processes form rock

True

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