Quiz on Soil and Crisps

Where do potatoes' minerals come from?

• The sea

• Plants

• Mines

• Rocks

Where does the salt in chips come from?

• The air

• The soil

• The sea or a mine

• Plants

What are the main layers of the Earth, going inwards?

• Crust, Mantle, Core

• Crust, Water, Air

• Land, Water, Sky

• Soil, Rock, Metal

How thick is the Earth's crust?

• 8-40 km

• 50-100 km

• 100-200 km

• 200-300 km

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

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer core

• Inner core

What is the temperature range of the Earth's inner core?

• 500-1000°C

• 1000-2000°C

• 2000-3000°C

• 5000-6000°C

Which element makes up 5.6% of the Earth's crust?

• Iron

• Calcium

• Sodium

• Magnesium

Which element is more abundant in the Earth's crust: calcium or sodium?

• Calcium

• Sodium

• They are equal

• Neither is present

Which element is more abundant in the Earth's crust: iron or magnesium?

• Iron

• Magnesium

• They are equal

• Neither is present

What degree did Inge Lehmann obtain before becoming a clerical employee?

• Physics

• Mathematics

• Chemistry

• Biology