Physical Science Midterm Review 2024-2025

What is the innermost layer of the Earth called?

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Inner Core

• Crust

Which layer of the Earth is responsible for convection currents?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

What type of boundary occurs when two tectonic plates move away from each other?

• Convergent Boundary

• Transform Boundary

• Divergent Boundary

• Subduction Zone

Which type of seismic wave is the fastest?

• Secondary Waves

• Primary Waves

• Surface Waves

• Tertiary Waves

What is the term for the area where one tectonic plate slides beneath another?

• Transform Boundary

• Divergent Boundary

• Subduction Zone

• Convergent Boundary

What is the process that involves the movement of the Earth's mantle due to temperature and density differences?

• Plate tectonics

• Mantle convection

• Seismic activity

• Volcanic eruption

Which geological feature is analyzed to determine the distance of earthquakes from a station?

• Rock layers

• Seismic wave data

• Volcanic ash

• Ocean currents

What term describes the appearance or quality of light reflected from the surface of a mineral?

• Streak

• Luster

• Hardness

• Cleavage

What is the term for molten rock beneath the Earth's surface?

• Lava

• Magma

• Intrusive

• Extrusive

What type of rock forms when magma cools and solidifies beneath the Earth's surface?

• Extrusive

• Intrusive

• Felsic

• Mafic