Earth Science Quiz

What are the four layers of the Earth?

• Surface, Core, Magma, Metal

• Rock, Sediment, Lava, Metal

• Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core

• Mantle, Crust, Lava, Core

Which type of rock is made from layers of mud and sand that have settled in water?

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Granite

• Sedimentary

What is marble suitable for due to its properties?

• Carving wood

• Writing on blackboards

• Making sculptures

• Building roads

Where are fossils found?

• In igneous rock

• In metamorphic rock

• In soil

• In sedimentary rock

Who was an English fossil collector known for important discoveries?

• Mary Anning

• Marie Curie

• Isaac Newton

• Charles Darwin

What is soil made from?

• Magma and metal

• Organic matter, air, and rock particles

• Air and water

• Lava and sediment

What causes earthquakes?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tsunamis

• Erosion of rocks

• Movement of tectonic plates

What is a tsunami caused by?

• Earthquake

• Volcanic eruption

• Tornadoes

• Hurricanes

What is the Ring of Fire known for?

• Heavy rainfall

• Droughts

• Tornadoes

• Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

What is the meaning of 'impermeable'?

• Allowing water to pass through

• Waterproof

• Easily eroded

• Runny and pourable