Earth's Structure & Phenomena

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

• core

• atmosphere

• crust

• mantle

Which layer of the Earth do we find magma in?

• mantle

• lithosphere

• crust

• asthenosphere

What is the name of the layer beneath the mantle that is made up of liquid iron and nickel?

• outer core

• inner core

• middle core

• under core

Which layer of the Earth is the hottest and made up of solid iron and nickel?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Inner core

• Outer core

What term is used to describe the theory that Earth's outer shell is divided into several plates that glide over the mantle?

• Shell Shift

• Mantle Movement

• Crust Theory

• Plate Tectonics

The 'Ring of Fire' is a major area in the basin of which ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

What natural disaster is caused by the shaking of the Earth's surface due to movement of tectonic plates?

• Tsunami

• Earthquake

• Hurricane

• Volcano eruption

Where do Volcanoes form?

• Along Plate boundaries

• On the crust

• The Ring of Fire

• Seafloor Spreading

Which natural disaster is characterized by an overflow of water onto land that is usually dry?

• volcano

• earthquake

• flood

• tsunami

What is the name of the layer of the Earth that we live on?

• Core

• Atmosphere

• Mantle

• Crust