Week 8 quizizz

Which geological event buried the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum under volcanic ash and dust?

A) Earthquake

B) Tsunami

C) Volcanic eruption

D) Landslide

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface and where most weather occurs?

A) Mesosphere

B) Troposphere

C) Ionosphere

D) Exosphere

• A

• B

• C

• D

What natural process involves the breakdown of Earth's surface structures, including rocks and minerals?

A) Volcanism
B) Erosion
C) Weathering
D) Seismism

• A

• B

• C

• D

What technological advancements have enabled astronomers to discover planets around other stars?

A) Advanced spacecraft
B) Ground-penetrating radar
C) Powerful telescopes
D) Underwater drones

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which geological feature of Earth is unexpectedly found at its center?

A) A layer of solid rock

B) A liquid outer core

C) A thin crustal shell

D) Various layers of minerals

• A

• B

• C

• D

What scientific approach involves using powerful radiotelescopes to search for signals from intelligent life in the universe?

A) Astrobiology
B) Cosmology
C) Exobiology
D) SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence)

• A

• B

• C

• D

What scientific theory proposes that the universe began approximately 13.8 billion years ago with a fiery explosion?

A) Stellar Evolution theory

B) Pulsar theory

C) Nebular theory

D) Big Bang theory

• A

• B

• C

• D

What evidence supports the Big Bang theory as the origin of the universe?

A) Discovery of dark matter

B) Detection of gravitational waves

C) Cosmic microwave background radiation

D) Observations of black holes

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which scientific theory proposed by Alfred Wegener suggests that all continents were once connected as a single landmass?

A) Continental drift

B) Plate tectonics

C) Seafloor spreading

D) Geological stratification

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which organelle is often referred to as the powerhouse of the cell?

A) Nucleus

B) Cell membrane

C) Cytoplasm

D) Mitochondria

• A

• B

• C

• D