Earth's Early History Quiz

What are the three main systems that began forming in Earth's early history?

• Geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere

• Lithosphere, asthenosphere, mesosphere

• Crust, mantle, core

• Oceans, mountains, volcanoes

Which process led to the formation of Earth's distinct layers?

• Plate tectonics

• Differentiation

• Convection currents

• Erosion

What is the thinnest layer of Earth?

• Mantle

• Core

• Crust

• Asthenosphere

What drives plate tectonics?

• Ocean currents

• Wind patterns

• Convection currents in the mantle

• Earth's rotation

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Which layer of Earth is divided into an outer liquid part and an inner solid part?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Core

• Lithosphere

What is the asthenosphere known for?

• Being rigid and brittle

• Generating Earth's magnetic field

• Allowing tectonic plate movement

• Containing the most water on Earth

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What type of evidence do scientists use to study Earth's interior?

• Fossil records

• Tree rings

• Seismic waves

• Ice cores

What is the primary component of Earth's outer core?

• Silicon

• Iron

• Oxygen

• Carbon

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How has the composition of Earth's atmosphere changed over time?

• It has always remained the same

• It has lost all its carbon dioxide

• It has gained significant amounts of oxygen

• It has become mostly helium

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Which layer of Earth is considered plastic and can flow slowly over time?

• Lithosphere

• Asthenosphere

• Mesosphere

• Crust