Earth's Systems Review

Number 2 is called the

• Core
• Mantel
• Inner Core
• Outer Core

The inner core is marked by which number? 

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Which of the following is NOT part of Earth's systems?

• Hydosphere
• Atmosphere
• Biosphere
• Theosphere

The solid portion of Earth that contains the rocks, soils, and other sediments is known as the 

• Hydrosphere
• Biosphere
• Geosphere
• Atmosphere

Which of the following does NOT occur when tectonic plates shift.

• Hurricanes
• Volcanoes
• Earthquakes
• Mountain formation

Pieces of Earth’s crust move on top of the

• Outer Core
• Inner Core
• Mantle
• Ocean

Which scientist is credited with the continental drift theory?

• Wegener
• Newton
• Galieo
• Hess

What type of plate boundary has plates sliding past each other?

• Convergent
• Transform
• Divergent
• Transfer

The ring of fire is a ring of volcanoes and earthquakes that occur along

• Mid ocean ridge
• Plate boundaries
• subduction zones
• Only transform boundaries 

Which plate does the US sit on?

• North Europe Plate
• South American Plate
• North American Plate
• United States Plates