Science Bee 4/under (Earth Science-Red Set)

What is the innermost layer of the Earth?

• Crust

• Inner core

• Mantle

• Outer core

Which is the largest coral reef system in the world?

• Andaman Coral Reef

• Red Sea Coral Reef

• Great Barrier Reef

• Maldives Coral Reef

What causes dry and rainy seasons in the Earth's tropics?

• Tornadoes

• Monsoons

• Trade winds

• Cyclones

Which biome is characterized by evergreen trees and high rainfall?

• Grassland

• Rainforest

• Desert

• Tundra

What is a common cause of acid rain?

• Industrial pollution

• Deforestation

• Volcanic eruptions

• Burning of fossil fuels

What are subdivisions of periods referred to as?

• Ages

• Eras

• Epochs

• Centuries

Which type of rock is formed after exposure to intense heat or pressure?

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Volcanic

What is the current geological epoch?

• Holocene

• Pleistocene

• Cretaceous

• Jurassic

What is the primary composition of the inner core?

• Carbon

• Oxygen

• Silicon

• Iron

Which rock is formed from tiny polyps?

• Granite

• Coral

• Sandstone

• Limestone