Question

question 6(multiple choice worth 4 points)
(04.01 mc)
what evidence supports geological processes changing the surface of the earth?
cutting down forests creates a decrease of habitats.
tectonic plates uplift the rocky crust of earth to form mountains.
competition in ecosystems creates a decrease in diversity.
pollution runoff contaminates a lake.

Explanation:

• Cutting down forests is a human - caused environmental change, not a geological process.
• Tectonic plate movement is a geological process. When tectonic plates uplift the rocky crust of the Earth, it forms mountains, which is a clear example of geological processes changing the Earth's surface.
• Competition in ecosystems is an ecological concept related to species interactions, not a geological process.
• Pollution runoff is a human - induced environmental issue, not a geological process.

Answer:

Tectonic plates uplift the rocky crust of Earth to form mountains.