Geology and Soil Review

Name the four layers of the Earth from the inner most layer to the outer most layer.

• crust, mantle, outer core, inner core
• mantle, crust, core
• Inner core, outer core, mantle, crust
• core, crust, mantle

Which is the thinnest layer of the Earth?

• crust
• mantle
• inner core
• outer core

Which is the thickest layer of the Earth?

• crust
  crust
• mantle
• outer core
• inner core

At which type of boundary do the tectonic plates move away from each other?

• sliding transform
• convergent
• divergent
• mantle

At which type of boundary do the tectonic plates move toward each other?

• convergent
• divergent
• sliding transform
• Earth's surface

At which type of boundary do the tectonic plates rub against each other?

• sliding transform
• convergent
• the fault line
• divergent

How is metamorphic rock formed?

• heat and pressure
• magma, hardened and crystallized
• compaction and cementation
• weathering and erosion

Where are fossils most likely found?

• on the surface of dirt
• sedimentary rock
• igneous rock
• rocky soil

What can we do to help reduce weathering and erosion?

• plants trees and other landscape
• mow the grass
• cut down trees
• build more houses and buildings

What type of rock makes up continental crust?

(a)