ESS 101 LABORATORY 2 QUIZ: PLATE TECTONICS AND THE ROCK CYCLE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWER KEY | 2026 UPDATE | 100% CORRECT

Comprehensive and up-to-date ESS 101 Laboratory 2: Plate Tectonics and the Rock Cycle study guide for 2026. This resource is designed to help students understand foundational Earth science concepts commonly assessed in introductory geology labs. It covers key areas such as plate tectonics theory, types of plate boundaries (divergent, convergent, transform), seafloor spreading, continental drift, and mantle convection. It also includes the rock cycle, explaining how igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks form and transform through geologic processes. The material is structured to strengthen understanding of Earth systems, improve interpretation of geologic processes, and support effective preparation for lab quizzes and assessments.