Earth Science Geology Quizizz (Ch. 4)

Which state of matter is the earth's inner core?

• plasma

• liquid

• solid

• gas

Which earth layer is made up of the upper mantle and the crust?

• core

• lower mantle

• asthenosphere

• lithosphere

What is geology?

• the study of rocks

• the study of history

• the study of maps

• the study of earth

This layer of the earth is the thickest part

• crust

• outer core

• mantle

• inner core

This layer of the earth is the thinnest part

• crust

• outer core

• mantle

• inner core

The waves of energy that travel through the earth's layers are

• scenic waves

• tidal waves

• cosmic waves

• seismic waves

What percentage of Earth's volume is found in the crust?

• 22%

• 1%

• 84%

• 15%

The lithosphere includes the

• Crust only

• Mantle only

• Crust and part of the mantle

• None of the above

Which of these is a characteristic of the earth that allows it to support life?

• The right amount of gravity

• The right tilt and rotation

• Plenty of liquid water

• An atmosphere that protects it

What is the process that picks up and moves weathered rocks?

• Deposition
• Landslide
• Weathering
• Erosion