Earth Science Quiz

Which two terms apply to continental crust rather than oceanic crust?

• Thinner

• Less dense

• Darker in color

• Older in age

Which feature of the Earth system is caused by the movement of ions in Earth's core?

• Weather

• Convection

• Magnetic field

• Layered geosphere

Which type of energy causes raindrops to fall onto Earth's surface?

• Nuclear energy

• Geothermal energy

• Solar energy

• Gravitational energy

Which sphere in the Earth system is also part of the hydrosphere?

• Atmosphere

• Geosphere

• Cryosphere

• Biosphere

Which sentence describes the movement of matter and energy in the carbon cycle?

• Water vapor in the air cools and becomes droplets of liquid that form clouds.

• Plants take CO2 from the air and use light energy to turn CO2 into sugars.

• Liquid lava flows from a volcano and cools to form solid volcanic rock.

• Rivers flow downhill and move surface water toward the ocean.

Which two types of rock are formed as particles get pushed closer together?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Intrusive igneous

• Extrusive igneous

The Key Largo Limestone is found in Florida. It is a large rock formation. In some areas, you can easily see fossils without digging. It formed when fossils and sediment were pressed together over time. What must have happened next?

• Weathering and erosion on the surface broke down the rock and carried it away.

• Deposition and cementation on the surface added layers of rock and sand.

• Pressure under the surface caused the rock to uplift.

• Heat from under the surface caused the rock to melt.

What causes volcanic eruptions?

• The water cycle and incoming energy from the Sun

• The creation of lakes and oceans

• The formation of metamorphic and igneous rock

• The flow of heat and the movement of magma to Earth's surface