
Earth Science Quiz
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6th Grade

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the Pacific Ring of Fire?
A group of islands in the Pacific Ocean
A famous hiking trail along the Pacific coast
A group of 452 volcanoes that encircles the Pacific Ocean
A cultural festival in the Pacific region
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many of the Earth's active volcanoes are located in the Pacific Ring of Fire?
One out of every four
Half of all active volcanoes
Three out of every four
All active volcanoes
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are tectonic plates?
Large pieces of the Earth's crust that are always moving
The layers of rock beneath the Earth's surface
The outermost layer of the Earth's atmosphere
Sections of the Earth's core that are solid
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens at a convergent boundary?
Plates pull away from each other
Plates slide past each other
Plates crash into each other, potentially forming volcanoes
Plates remain stationary and do not interact
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is created at a divergent boundary?
A new crust is formed as magma cools
Earthquakes occur as plates slide past each other
Plates merge to form a larger landmass
The crust remains unchanged as plates move
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are transform boundaries known for causing?
Volcanic eruptions
The formation of mountains
Earthquakes
The creation of islands
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes the formation of volcanoes according to the text?
Earthquakes along the Ring of Fire
Heat from hot spots inside Earth
Tectonic plates cooling off
Lava from shield volcanoes
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