Earth Science Quiz

What are the four main layers of the Earth?

• Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core

• Crust, Mantle, Outer Shell, Inner Shell

• Crust, Mantle, Outer Layer, Inner Layer

• Crust, Mantle, Outer Surface, Inner Surface

What is the state of the Earth's mantle?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Semi-molten

• Gaseous

What causes the movement of tectonic plates?

• Ocean currents

• Convection currents

• Wind currents

• Magnetic currents

What happens when two continental plates collide?

• One plate sinks

• Both plates sink

• Plates form mountains

• Plates form valleys

What occurs at a conservative plate margin?

• Plates move apart

• Plates collide

• Plates slide past each other

• Plates remain stationary

What is the result of friction at a conservative plate margin?

• Volcanoes

• Earthquakes

• Mountains

• Valleys

What are the two types of volcanoes mentioned in the document?

• Shield and composite

• Active and dormant

• Explosive and effusive

• Cone and dome

What causes earthquakes according to the document?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Sudden violent shaking of the ground

• Tsunami waves

• Heavy rainfall

What is the epicenter of an earthquake?

• The point where the earthquake starts

• The surface directly above the focus

• The deepest point of the earthquake

• The area with the most damage

What was one impact of the Iceland volcano eruption in 2010?

• Triggered a nuclear meltdown

• Contaminated water supplies

• Caused a tsunami

• Destroyed railways