History of the Planet Earth Review

What landform is shown in this picture?

Layers of the Earth's Surface that can show the age of Earth

Rocks formed when other rocks undergo great temperatures or pressures

Rocks formed by grains of sand, mud, pebbles, minerals are called

Rocks formed from magma are called

Look at the map of California and read the caption.

Los Angeles is moving very slowly

Look at the map of California and read the caption.

San Francisco is moving very slowly

The Pacific Plate is moving a speed of 7 to 10 centimeters a year. The North American plate is moving at a speed of 2.3 centimeters a year.

Predict what might happen to Los Angeles and San Francisco in the distant future.

Many volcanos are found on the Hawaiian Islands. The Hawaiian Islands are not located at the boundary of two plates. Which statement best explains how Hawaii's volcanos formed?

Trenches formed on the ocean floor are similar to ____ formed on land.