Earth Science Quiz

What is the theory of plate tectonics?

• The theory that the Earth is flat

• The theory that the Earth's outer shell is divided into several plates that glide over the mantle

• The theory that the Earth is cooling down, causing the surface to crack

• The theory that continents are stationary and do not move

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What causes earthquakes?

• Strong winds

• The moon's gravitational pull

• Movement of tectonic plates

• Volcanic eruptions

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What is a volcano?

• A mountain that releases ash and lava

• A crack in the Earth's crust

• A type of earthquake

• A hot spring

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Which layer of the Earth is broken into tectonic plates?

• The inner core

• The outer core

• The mantle

• The crust

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What is the Ring of Fire?

• A ring of volcanoes around the Pacific Ocean

• A famous movie

• A circle of fire caused by global warming

• A ring of fire ants

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What type of boundary occurs when two tectonic plates move away from each other?

• Convergent boundary

• Divergent boundary

• Transform boundary

• Static boundary

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What is the main cause of tsunamis?

• High winds

• Underwater earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Meteorite impacts

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Which type of rock is formed from the cooling of magma or lava?

• Sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Igneous rock

• Mineral rock

Which layer of the Earth is mostly made of molten rock?

• The crust

• The mantle

• The outer core

• The inner core

What is the main difference between magma and lava?

• Magma is found under the Earth's surface, while lava is magma that has reached the surface

• Lava is found under the Earth's surface, while magma is lava that has reached the surface

• Magma and lava are the same

• There is no scientific difference between magma and lava