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Earth Science 1

Authored by Jose Doque II

Science

9th Grade

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Earth Science 1
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do geologists study direct evidence of Earth’s interior?

by collecting drill core samples of Earth’s crust

by measuring seismic wave activity

by analyzing how living things survive

by recording changes in climate patterns

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Jenny was studying with Marco about the layers of the Earth. They were given several different statements about the layers. Which statement about the layers would they identify as correct?

The outer core is less than 70 km in thickness.

The crust assists in forming Earth’s magnetic field.

The mantle is denser than the crust.

Pressure increases when moving from the core to the crust.

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3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which phrases describe S waves?

behave like a ripple

move through liquids only

are classified as primary waves

are known as a type of direct evidence

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which example best illustrates a method to show differences among Earth’s layers?

Carson models how the continental crust varies in thickness.

Marisol records atmospheric and oceanic temperatures at several beaches.

Oscar determines the pressure at different depths of Earth’s crust.

Eliza analyzes seismic wave activity from an earthquake using a computer model.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Study the image of Earth’s layers. Which statement correctly compares the thickness of Earth’s layers?

Earth’s mantle is thinner than its continental crust.

Earth’s outer core is thicker than its mantle.

Earth’s continental crust is thicker than its lithosphere.

Earth’s lithosphere is thinner than its asthenosphere.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which layer of Earth experiences the least amount of pressure?

Mantle

crust

outer core

inner core

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which best explains how heat plays a role in the movement of materials within Earth’s interior?

Hot material near Earth’s surface is more dense and sinks, and when it cools, it becomes less dense and rises.

Hot material near the core is more dense and rises, and when it cools, it becomes less dense and sinks.

Hot material near Earth’s surface is less dense and sinks, and when it cools, it becomes more dense and rises.

Hot material near the core is less dense and rises, and when it cools, it becomes more dense and sinks.

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