CKLA Unit 5 Geology - Mid Unit Assessment

The study of the makeup of earth and how it is shaped and changes is called ___________.

• Archaeology

• Geology

• Biology

• Sociology

Which statement BEST explains the theory of tectonic plates?

• Earth's plates move slowly over time.

• Earth's plates have always been spread apart.

• Earth's plates are moving closer together.

• Earth's plates have never, ever moved.

Which of the following is MOST ACCURATE about myths?

• Myths are told to make people laugh.

• Myths are told because they are real, true facts.

• Myths are told to explain natural events like volcanoes.

• Myths are told to scare people.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the blue layer of earth called?

• Mantle

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Crust

What is the red layer of earth called?

• mantle

• inner core

• outer core

• crust

What is the bowl shaped yellow layer called?

• mantle

• inner core

• outer core

• crust

What is the ball shaped yellow layer called?

• mantle

• inner core

• outer core

• crust

True or False: Earth's largest thickest layer is called the MANTLE

• TRUE

• FALSE

True or False: The thinnest layer WE STAND ON called the INNER CORE.

• True

• False

True or False: The layer of earth that is hot gooey slime is called the OUTER CORE.

• True

• False