ENV SCI Chapter 3- Dynamic Earth

What is the outermost layer of the Earth?

• Outer core
• Inner core
• Mantle
• Crust

What is the thickest layer of the Earth?

• crust
• mantle
• outer core
• inner core

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What is caused when the tectonic plates slip?

• thunderstorms
• hurricanes
• tornadoes
• earthquakes

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On which layer can we find the tectonic plates?

• Lithosphere

• Asthenosphere

• Lower Mantle

• Upper Mantle

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Extends from the center of the core to the surface of the crust.

• Geosphere
• Atmosphere
• Hydrosphere
• Biosphere

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Which agents  break down earth materials?

• wind only
• earthquakes and gravity
• ice and 007
• wind, water, and ice

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This is the name for the chain of volcanos around the edge of the Pacific Plate.

• Circle of Fire
• Ring of Lava
• Ring of Fire
• Circle of Magma

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Which pie chart correctly shows the percentages of elements in the air?

• a
• b
• c
• d

Where you will find the ozone layer.

• stratosphere
• thermosphere
• exosphere
• mesosphere

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Where weather occurs.

• stratosphere
• thermosphere
• troposphere
• mesosphere

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