West Los Angeles College » Geology » Geology 001 - Physical Geology » Summer 2021

Question #1

Why did Alfred Wegener never get the support of the scientific community for his hypothesis of continental drift during his lifetime?

A. He could not provide a mechanism for how continents moved

B. It is difficult to change people's minds and He had an abrasive personality which made people not support him

C. He could not provide a mechanism for how continents moved and it is difficult to change people's minds

D. GPS had not been invented yet to show movement

E. He had an abrasive personality which made people not support him

F. He had no evidence for his idea

Question #2

Which plate boundary has the largest and deepest earthquakes?

A. Subduction

B. Rift

C. Mid-ocean ridge

D. Transform

E. Collisional

Question #3

How is magma generated at divergent boundaries?

A. Friction

B. Chemical reactions

C. Added sediment

D. Decreased pressure

E. Added water

Question #4

What famous transform fault is known for being the boundary between the Pacific Plate and North American Plate in California?

A. Alpine fault

B. Denali fault

C. Garlock fault

D. San Andreas fault

E. Altyn Tagh fault