Exploring Earth Science

What are the three main types of rocks?

• Coal, Quartz, Clay

• Basalt, Sandstone, Slate

• Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic

• Granite, Limestone, Shale

What is the hardest mineral on Earth?

• sapphire

• emerald

• diamond

• ruby

How do weather patterns affect our daily lives?

• Weather patterns only affect agricultural production.

• Weather patterns affect our daily lives by influencing activities, clothing choices, transportation, and overall well-being.

• Weather patterns determine the stock market trends.

• Weather patterns have no impact on social interactions.

What causes rain to fall from the sky?

• Rain falls from the sky due to the condensation of water vapor in the atmosphere.

• Rain is a result of volcanic eruptions releasing steam.

• Rain falls due to the heating of the ground by the sun.

• Rain is caused by the evaporation of ocean water.

What are the four main layers of the Earth?

• Lithosphere, Asthenosphere, Mesosphere, Exosphere

• Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core

• Core, Shell, Surface, Mantle

• Crust, Mantle, Atmosphere, Lithosphere

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

• Lithosphere

• Core

• Mantle

• Crust

What can fossils tell us about the past?

• Fossils provide information about current species.

• Fossils can tell us about the types of organisms that existed, their habitats, and the environmental conditions of the past.

• Fossils can only tell us about the age of the Earth.

• Fossils are primarily used for making jewelry.

What are natural resources?

• Natural resources are items that cannot be used for economic purposes.

• Natural resources are exclusively found in urban areas.

• Natural resources are only man-made products.

• Natural resources are materials or substances found in nature that can be used for economic gain or to support life.

Why are natural resources important to us?

• Natural resources are important because they provide essential materials for survival, economic growth, and environmental sustainability.

• Natural resources are irrelevant to economic development.

• Natural resources are primarily used for entertainment and leisure activities.

• Natural resources are only important for aesthetic purposes.

What is a volcano?

• A volcano is a type of earthquake.

• A volcano is a mountain that only erupts once.

• A volcano is a large body of water formed by tectonic activity.

• A volcano is an opening in the Earth's crust that allows molten rock, ash, and gases to escape.