Mountain Movement
What is one possible cause of mountains shrinking over time?
Erosion and weathering
Where do most earthquakes occur?
Along tectonic plate boundaries
What happens to temperature as we go deeper underground?
It increases
What is the primary cause of earthquakes?
Movement of tectonic plates
What is the primary cause of earthquakes?
Movement of tectonic plates
Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects mountain movement?
Ocean currents
How does seismic data help scientists study mountains?
It provides information about tectonic activity beneath the surface.
What happens to rock under extreme heat and pressure?
It changes into another type of rock
Which of the following is an example of correlation but NOT causation?
Ice cream sales and drowning incidents both increase in the summer.
The point on Earth's surface directly above an earthquake's origin is called
Epicenter
In what direction is Mt. Everest currently moving?
Northeast
What additional data would help confirm if earthquakes cause mountain growth?
Historical records of past earthquakes and elevation changes
What do we find below the surface of the Earth in most locations?
Sediment and bedrock
Which scientific principle is most important when studying the relationship between earthquakes and mountains?
Cause and effect
What is the best way to determine if earthquakes cause mountains to rise?
Compare elevation changes before and after earthquakes
What pattern was observed in the movement of most mountains?
Most mountains move to the north or northeast.
If earthquakes and mountain growth are correlated, what does that mean?
Earthquakes and mountain growth happen in the same places, but we don't know if one causes the other.
Why might people dig deep underground?
To find valuable resources
To explore Earth's structure
To store waste
Based on the evidence collected so far, which is the most likely cause for mountains increasing elevation over time?
Earthquakes and tectonic forces
What type of rock is most likely found deep below Earth's surface?
Bedrock
What is a typical pattern among the mountains that are increasing in elevation?
They are located near active tectonic boundaries.
What is a common feature of regions experiencing both earthquakes and mountain growth?
They are located near fault lines.
How does rock behave as we move deeper underground?
It becomes softer and begins to shift
What was observed about the shrinking mountains compared to the growing ones?
Shrinking mountains tend to be older and more eroded
Scientists suspect earthquakes contribute to mountain growth, but they need more evidence. What should they do next?
Collect more data on underground tectonic movements.