Earth's Structure and Processes Quiz

The Earth's outermost layer, where we live, is called the __.

Beneath the crust lies the __, a thick layer made of semi-solid rock.

The movement of __ plates shapes the Earth's surface by creating various landforms.

__ is molten rock that sometimes rises to the surface during volcanic activity.

The __ includes all living organisms and the environments they inhabit.

What drives the movement of continents?

• Wind patterns

• Ocean currents

• Flow of magma in the mantle

• Rotation of the Earth

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Earth's structure?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Atmosphere

• Core

What is the term for large landmasses on Earth?

• Islands

• Peninsulas

• Continents

• Plateaus

Which layer of the Earth contains flowing magma?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Core

• Atmosphere

What is the primary role of the biosphere?

• To create mountains and valleys

• To support and sustain life

• To generate magma

• To produce tectonic plate movement