Geosphere Midway Review

1. The inner core of the Earth is made of_______________.

• magma

• peridotite

• iron

• basalt

Based on physical properties, the layers of the Earth from the crust down are _________________.

• Crust, lithosphere, asthenosphere, mantle, outer core, inner core

• Crust, mantle, lithosphere, asthenosphere, inner core, outer core

• Crust, lithosphere, mantle, asthenosphere, inner core, outer core

• Crust, asthenosphere, mantle, outer core, inner core, lithosphere

Which physical properties increase as the depth of the Earth increases?

• Density only

• Density and temperature only

• Density and pressure only

• Density, temperature, and pressure

The Earth’s magnetic field is generated in the ___________________.

• mantle

• asthenosphere

• lithosphere

• core

The plates of the Earth move on the _________________.

• Lithosphere

• asthenosphere

• water

• mantle

• core

__________________ are/is set into motion by the transfer of energy between the hot interior and cooler exterior.

• water

• convection currents

• The ocean

• The moon

Which type of rocks is formed by compressed sediment?

• Igneous Rocks

• Lava

• Metamorphic Rocks

• Sedimentary rock

How does sedimentary rock become metamorphic rock?

• Lithification

• Heat and pressure

• Melting

• Weathering

Glassy, dull, and metallic are examples of ___________.

• cleavage

• fracture

• streak

• luster

A rock is any solid mass of mineral or mineral-like matter that occurs naturally as part of our planet

• True

• False