Dynamic Earth Quiz

Earth's outer core is thought to be in which state of matter?

• liquid

• solid

• plasma

• gas

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Dimensional analysis is a process used to change units in an equation. What is this change called?

• calibration

• conversion

• relocation

• elimination

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The semi-molten asthenosphere is found in which Earth layer?

• upper mantle

• lower mantle

• outer core

• inner core

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Which type of map has contour lines that show the actual shape of the land in all three dimensions?

• profile

• focus

• topographic

• digital

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A mid-ocean ridge is an example of which type of lithospheric plate?

• converging

• diverging

• transforming

• strike-slipping

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Which of the following is not a process in the rock cycle?

• weathering

• crystallization

• melting

• nitrification

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Convection currents in which Earth layer are thought to keep tectonic plates in motion?

• inner core

• outer core

• mantle

• crust

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At convergent boundaries, which type of force moves plates toward each other?

• compressional

• tensional

• shear

• perpendicular

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Where do earthquakes generally occur?

• along parallels of latitude

• along meridians of longitude

• along flood plains

• along plate boundaries

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Which of the following are fractures in Earth's crust caused by stress created when lithospheric plates converge, diverge, or slip by one another?

• caves

• valleys

• rivers

• faults

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