Exploring Earth Science and Geology

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What is the study of Earth and its neighboring planets called?

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Earth Science

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Which of the following is NOT a main field in Earth science? Geology, Astronomy, Oceanography, Biology

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Biology

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What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

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Crust

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What is the main component of the Earth's core?

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Nickel and Iron

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Which layer of the Earth is responsible for its magnetic field? Options: Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core

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Outer Core

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What is the study of seismic waves and earthquakes called?

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Seismology

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What is the name of the device used to measure the force of earthquakes?

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Seismograph

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What is the name of the area around the Pacific Ocean where most earthquakes occur?

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Ring of Fire

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What scale is used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes?

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Richter Scale

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Which earthquake was the most damaging in U.S. history, occurring in 1906?

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San Francisco Earthquake