Geosphere Quiz

Which is an example of a process that can slowly change the surface of Earth?

• a. earthquakes

• b. glaciers

• c. volcanoes

• d. landslides

Ecosystems can be changed by natural events or by human actions. Which is an example of a natural event?

• a. a forest fire started by humans

• b. toxic smoke pouring out into the atmosphere

• c. building a road through a prairie ecosystem

• d. a volcano erupting

What is the name of the theory that explains how forces deep within Earth can cause ocean floors to spread and continents to move?

• a. continental movement

• b. tectonic kinetics

• c. plate tectonics

• d. wave motion

Which of the following is not caused by the shifting of tectonic plates?

• a. earthquake

• b. landslide

• c. hurricane

• d. volcanic eruption

The middle layer of the Earth, which contains layers of solid rock and a layer of almost melted rock, is called ________.

• b. mantle
• crust

• core

• tectonic plate

The landmass Pangea broke apart over time until the world looked as it does today. This is because of ________.

• earthquakes

• weathering

• erosion

• continental drift

The nutrient-rich layer, or horizon, of soil at the Earth's surface is called ________.

• a. topsoil
• broken-down bedrock

• subsoil

• rock

What is the name of the thin layer of solid rock that makes up the outermost part of Earth?

• a. core

• b. crust

• mantle

• biosphere

What is another name for an underwater mountain range?

• mantle

• fault

• mid-ocean ridge

• tectonic plate