Earth Science Quiz

What is the lithosphere?

• The outermost layer of the Earth

• The layer between the outer core and the crust

• The layer responsible for the formation of noctilucent clouds

• The layer where most meteoroids burn up

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What is the asthenosphere?

• The outermost layer of the Earth

• The layer between the outer core and the crust

• The semi-fluid layer beneath the lithosphere

• The layer responsible for the formation of noctilucent clouds

What is plate tectonics?

• The flow of the asthenosphere

• The movement of the lithosphere

• The formation of noctilucent clouds

• The burning up of meteoroids in the mesosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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How are volcanoes formed?

• Through the collision of tectonic plates

• Through the flow of the asthenosphere

• Through the movement of the lithosphere

• Through the burning up of meteoroids in the mesosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What are some landforms associated with the lithosphere?

• Mountains, valleys, plains, and deserts

• Noctilucent clouds and meteor showers

• Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

• Rift valleys and ocean basins

How does the lithosphere influence the biosphere?

• By causing earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

• By shaping the surface of the Earth

• By affecting weather patterns

• By hosting phenomena like noctilucent clouds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is the semi-fluid nature of the asthenosphere?

• It is a thick liquid

• It is a solid rock

• It is a layer of Earth's atmosphere

What role does the asthenosphere play in volcanic activity?

• It causes the formation of noctilucent clouds

• It causes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

• It allows tectonic plates to move and shift

• It burns up meteoroids in the mesosphere

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

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What is the mesosphere?

• The outermost layer of the Earth

• The layer between the outer core and the crust

• A layer of Earth's atmosphere above the stratosphere

• A layer of Earth's lithosphere

What are noctilucent clouds?

• Thin, wispy clouds made up of ice crystals

• Mountains, valleys, plains, and deserts

• Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

• Bright streaks of light in the night sky