Earth Science Quiz

What layer of the Earth is liquid?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer core

• Inner core

What is the primary gas in the Earth's atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

Which process describes the movement of tectonic plates?

• Erosion

• Convection

• Sublimation

• Melting

What is the main cause of ocean currents?

• Wind

• Salinity

• Earth's rotation

• Temperature differences

Which rock type forms from cooled magma or lava?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Fossil

What is the term for a volcanic eruption that is explosive?

• Effusive

• Plinian

• Fumarolic

• Surtseyan

Which layer of the Earth is responsible for its magnetic field?

• Crust

• Inner core

• Outer core

• Mantle

What natural disaster is measured by the Richter scale?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Earthquake

• Flood

Which phenomenon occurs when water vapor condenses into droplets?

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Transpiration

• Condensation

What type of rock is formed from the compression of sediments?

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Volcanic