Earth Science Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Section 3: Other Types of Mountain Building

Self-Check Quizzes-English

1
The Mid-Atlantic Ridge mountains are an example of mountains forming at __________
A)uplifted areas
B)divergent boundaries
C)convergent boundaries
D)hot spots
2
Which tectonic plate interaction produces mountains with highly deformed rock layers?
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A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D
3
Which is not a boundary mountain?
A)fault-block mountains
B)uplifted mountains
C)island arc complexes
D)mid-ocean ridge
4
The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is __________.
A)a long, continuous chain
B)made of mountains with steep slopes
C)approximately 5000 km long
D)made of igneous rocks with high silica content
5
What forms when an entire region is uplifted?
A)fault-block mountain
B)plateau
C)uplifted mountains
D)valley and ridge
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