Earth Science Quiz

What are the three main layers of the Earth?

• Upper, Middle, Lower

• Surface, Middle, Inner

• Crust, Mantle, Core

• Rock, Soil, Water

What causes volcanoes and earthquakes?

• Volcanoes and earthquakes are caused by the release of underground gases

• Volcanoes and earthquakes are caused by human activities

• Volcanoes and earthquakes are caused by the rotation of the Earth

• Movement of tectonic plates

What is weathering?

• The process of breaking down rocks, soil, and minerals through exposure to gravity and pressure.

• The process of breaking down rocks, soil, and minerals through exposure to the atmosphere, water, and biological organisms.

• The process of breaking down rocks, soil, and minerals through exposure to fire and heat.

• The process of building up rocks, soil, and minerals through exposure to the atmosphere, water, and biological organisms.

What is erosion?

• The process of eradicating soil, rock, or other materials through the action of wind, water, or ice.

• The process of transforming soil, rock, or other materials through the action of wind, water, or ice.

• The process of building up soil, rock, or other materials through the action of wind, water, or ice.

• The process of wearing away or displacing soil, rock, or other materials through the action of wind, water, or ice.

What are natural resources?

• Materials or substances that occur naturally in the environment and are used by humans

• Man-made materials that are used by humans

• Materials or substances that are artificially created

• Materials or substances that are harmful to the environment

How are natural resources formed?

• Through extraterrestrial activities

• Through spontaneous generation

• Through human intervention and manipulation

• Through geological processes such as deposition, fossilization, and sedimentation.

Which natural resource is formed from the remains of plants and animals?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Petroleum

• Fossil fuels

Which natural resource is formed from rocks?

• water

• air

• wood

• minerals

Which natural resource is formed from sunlight?

• Fossil fuels

• Carbohydrates

• Metals

• Water

Which natural resource is formed from water?

• Water

• Coal

• Oil

• Natural gas