SCIENCE 10 QUIZ

What is the mantle, and what role does it play in geology?

• The mantle is the outermost layer of the Earth.

• The mantle is a layer of the Earth that plays a key role in tectonic activity and geological processes.

• The mantle is primarily composed of water and gases.

• The mantle has no impact on volcanic activity.

What are the primary processes that shape landforms on Earth?

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  Ocean currents, atmospheric pressure, and climate change

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  Magnetism, gravity, and light

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  Wind, Weathering, Photosynthesis, respiration, and digestion

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  Erosion, weathering, tectonic activity, volcanic activity, and sedimentation.

An ______ is a landform that is surrounded by water.

• Island

• Plateau

• Plain

• River

What landform do you see in the photo?

• Mountain

• Delta

• Volcano

• Meander

Which layer of the earth serves as a major energy source for the planet, storing a large amount of energy?

• Mantle

• Crust

• Lithospher

• Core

A ________is predominantly silt-sized sediment formed by the accumulation of windblown dust.

It appears yellowish or brownish in color and it exhibits "cat steps." Its thickness ranges from few centimeters to about 100 m.

_____ refers to a semi-fluid layer located in the upper part of the Earth's mantle.

Aeolian landforms are formed by the chemical and mechanical action of wind. Which of the following does not belong to this classification?

• buttes

• dunes

• loess

• mushroom ruch

Mountainous landform such as volcano and hills, are created from exclusively erosional and weathering activities.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Asthenosphere, Crust, Mantle, Inner and Outer Core are the main layers of the earth.

• TRUE

• FALSE