Exploring Earth Science and Geology

What is the study of Earth and its neighboring planets called?

• Biology

• Earth Science

• Chemistry

• Physics

Which of the following is NOT a main field in Earth science?

• Geology

• Astronomy

• Oceanography

• Biology

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

• Mantle

• Core

• Crust

• Lithosphere

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

• Aluminum

• Nickel and Iron

• Silicon

• Oxygen

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

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

What is the study of seismic waves and earthquakes called?

• Mineralogy

• Petrology

• Seismology

• Volcanology

What is the name of the device used to measure the force of earthquakes?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Seismograph

• Anemometer

What is the name of the area around the Pacific Ocean where most earthquakes occur?

• Ring of Fire

• San Andreas Fault

• Atlantic Ridge

• Himalayan Belt

What scale is used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes?

• Celsius Scale

• Richter Scale

• Kelvin Scale

• Decibel Scale

Which earthquake was the most damaging in U.S. history, occurring in 1906?

• New Madrid Earthquake

• San Francisco Earthquake

• Alaska Earthquake

• Charleston Earthquake