ELSCI REVIEW

What scientific theory describes the origin of the universe as a massive explosion?

• Big Bang Theory

• Nebular Hypothesis

• Steady State Theory

• Pulsating Universe Theory

Into how many subsystems is Earth divided?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Which planet in our solar system possesses the necessary properties to support life?

• Venus

• Mars

• Earth

• Jupiter

How many layers make up the Earth, including the core?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What are the three classifications of rock?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• All of the above

What natural force is responsible for transporting weathered materials and depositing them elsewhere?

• Wind

• Water

• Gravity

• Ice

From where does the Earth primarily derive its internal heat?

• Radioactive decay

• Solar radiation

• Geothermal energy

• Gravitational collapse

Which type of rocks result from the solidification of magma?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• None of the above

What layer of the Earth consists of solid rock that has the ability to flow over extended periods?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Core

• Lithosphere

What type of stress leads to rocks being pulled apart?

• Compression

• Tension

• Shearing

• None of the above