Earth Science Quiz

What is the shape of the Earth?

• Flat

• Square

• Round

• Triangle

Which of the following layers of the Earth is the outermost layer?

• Core

• Mantle

• Crust

• Atmosphere

What are the three types of rocks?

• Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald

• Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic

• Granite, Marble, Limestone

• Basalt, Pumice, Sandstone

How do fossils provide information about the history of the earth?

• They show where treasure is buried.

• They indicate the age of the Earth's crust.

• They provide evidence of past life and environments.

• They tell us what the weather will be like in the future.

What causes many changes inside the Earth?

• Lightning and thunder

• Heat, pressure, and time

• Rain and wind

• Plants and animals

What is the outermost layer of the Earth composed of?

• Rock

• Fire

• Water

• Air

Which layer of the Earth is located between the crust and the core?

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Lava

• Mantle

Which layer of the Earth is located between the crust and the core?

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Lava

• Mantle

What is the liquid portion of the innermost layer of the Earth called?

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Inner Core

• Crust

What is the solid portion of the innermost layer of the Earth called?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core