World Geography: Forces of Change Quiz

What are 'forces of change' in Geography?

• Events that change the world's physical landscape

• Only natural disasters

• Human activities only

• Changes in weather patterns only

What is the Earth's inner core primarily made of?

• Uranium and thorium

• Magnesium and silicon

• Silica and aluminum

• Iron and nickel

What generates Earth's magnetic field?

• The spinning of the inner core

• The motion of liquid in the outer core

• The heat from the mantle

• The movement of tectonic plates

Which layer of the Earth is the thickest?

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Crust

• Inner Core

What is the Earth's crust also known as?

• Lithosphere

• Asthenosphere

• Mesosphere

• Biosphere

What is Continental Drift?

• The erosion of landforms

• The formation of mountains

• The collision of tectonic plates

• The movement of continents over millions of years

What are tectonic plates?

• Sections of the crust that do not move

• Parts of the mantle

• Large slabs of rock that make up the Lithosphere

• Layers of the Earth's core

What causes tectonic plates to move?

• Weathering

• Convection

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

What is a good example of convection?

• A lava lamp

• A melting ice cube

• A boiling pot of water

• A spinning top

What is the Pacific Ring of Fire known for?

• Frequent tornadoes

• High volcanic activity

• Desert landscapes

• Constant rainfall