Gegraphy; Geologic HISTORY, Techtonic Plates, and Boundaries

Question 1

How many major geological eras are there?

Answer 1

Three: Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic

Question 2

True or False: The Mesozoic Era is known as the ‘Age of Reptiles’.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the supercontinent that existed during the late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic eras.

Answer 3

Pangaea

Question 4

What are the three main types of rocks in the rock cycle?

Answer 4

Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic

Question 5

Which geological era is known for the dominance of dinosaurs?

Answer 5

Mesozoic Era

Question 6

What process describes the transformation of rocks through heat and pressure?

Answer 6

Metamorphism

Question 7

True or False: The Cenozoic Era is often referred to as the ‘Age of Mammals’.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What evidence supports the existence of Pangaea?

Answer 8

Fossil distribution, geological formations, and climatic evidence

Question 9

What type of rock is formed from cooled lava?

Answer 9

Igneous rock

Question 10

Multiple Choice: Which era follows the Paleozoic Era? (A) Mesozoic (B) Cenozoic (C) Archean

Answer 10

A) Mesozoic

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The process of __________ involves the breaking down of rocks into smaller particles.

Answer 11

Weathering

Question 12

What is the term for the boundary where two tectonic plates meet?

Answer 12

Plate boundary

Question 13

True or False: Pangaea began to break apart during the Mesozoic Era.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

What is the main driving force of the rock cycle?

Answer 14

Plate tectonics and Earth’s internal heat

Question 15

What type of evidence includes matching fossils found on different continents?

Answer 15

Biogeographical evidence

Question 16

Multiple Choice: Which rock type is formed from the accumulation of sediment? (A) Igneous (B) Metamorphic (C) Sedimentary

Answer 16

C) Sedimentary

Question 17

What is the primary agent of erosion?

Answer 17

Water

Question 18

Fill in the blank: The __________ Era is characterized by the emergence of mammals and birds.

Answer 18

Cenozoic

Question 19

What geological feature is created by tectonic plate movement?

Answer 19

Mountains, valleys, and earthquakes

Question 20

True or False: The concept of Pangaea was first proposed by Alfred Wegener.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

What is the significance of the fossil Glossopteris in supporting Pangaea?

Answer 21

It was found on multiple continents, indicating they were once connected.

Question 22

Multiple Choice: The process of __________ involves the transport of sediments by wind, water, or ice. (A) Erosion (B) Deposition (C) Weathering

Answer 22

A) Erosion

Question 23

Where does the main force(heat) that drives the rock cycle come from?

Answer 23

pressure, friction, and adioactive decay

Question 24

What is the difference between Igneous and metamorphic rocks?

Answer 24

Igneous: Uses heat to form crystals
Metamorphic: Uses heat AND pressure to create or form bigger crystals

Question 25

What reason supports the idea that continent fit together(PANGEA)

Answer 25

Alfred noticed how the continents fit together like JIGSAW puzzles; South America(EAST), Africa(WEST)

Question 26

What reason supports the idea that they were similar fossils found in different continents; Antarctica, South America, and Africa(Glossopertris)

Answer 26

Fossils and plants were found in different continents, suggesting that the continents were ONE landmass

Question 27

What reason supports the idea that they were Glaciers in warm continents; Australia, South America, Africa, and India

Answer 27

All the continents were one and was located on a higher(cooler) latitude

Question 28

What reason supports the idea that they were evidences of rock similarities

Answer 28

Similar rocks with the SAME age and structure were found in different continents; CALEDONIAN MOUNTS; Ireland and Scandinavia