Earth Science Quiz

What is the primary driver of convection currents within Earth's oceans?

• Wind patterns

• The Sun

• Ocean depth

• Tidal forces

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In which direction do ocean currents circulate in the Southern Hemisphere?

• East to west

• West to east

• Counterclockwise

• Clockwise

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How many major places does convection occur on Earth?

• Four

• Two

• Three

• Five

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What was Alfred Wegener's profession?

• Geologist

• Oceanographer

• Meteorologist

• Physicist

What type of fossils helped support Wegener's continental drift theory?

• Marine mammals

• Glossopteris

• Dinosaurs

• Coral reefs

At what rate do most of Earth's plates move per year?

• 1.5 centimeters

• 3.5 centimeters

• 4.0 centimeters

• 2.5 centimeters

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How many main layers comprise Earth?

• Five

• Six

• Three

• Four

Which layer of Earth is the thickest?

What causes Earth's magnetic field?

• The mantle's composition

• Differences in core rotation speeds

• Crustal movements

• Solar radiation

Why is water off the coast of California cooler than the Gulf of Mexico?

• Ocean depth differences

• Wind patterns

• Current originates near the North Pole

• Seasonal variations

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