Earth Science Basics Quiz

What is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces by physical or chemical means?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Sedimentation

Which layer of the Earth is composed mostly of iron and nickel and is responsible for Earth's magnetic field?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates?

• Convection

• Subduction

• Plate Tectonics

• Seafloor Spreading

Which type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Fossiliferous

What is the name of the supercontinent that existed approximately 335 million years ago?

• Gondwana

• Laurasia

• Pangaea

• Eurasia

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Which process involves the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids such as air or water?

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Convection

• Insulation

What is the term for the bending of rock layers due to stress in the Earth's crust?

• Faulting

• Folding

• Fracturing

• Erosion

Which type of boundary occurs where two tectonic plates are moving away from each other?

• Convergent Boundary

• Divergent Boundary

• Transform Boundary

• Subduction Zone

What is the main component of the Earth's crust?

• Iron

• Oxygen

• Silicon

• Aluminum

Which type of rock is formed by the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles?

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

• Volcanic