Chapter 2 Earth

One measure for comparing climates is the average daily temperature.

• True

• False

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Earth's crust consists of several large tectonic plates that move.

• True

• False

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Water that is stored beneath the Earth's surface is known as groundwater.

• True

• False

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What is the center of Earth called?

• mantle

• core

• crust

• lithosphere

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How long does it take plates to move enough to create landforms?

• thousands of years

• millions of years

• hundreds of years

• around 100 years

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Which two continents are completely surrounded by water?

• Australia and Antarctica

• Asia and Africa

• Europe and Africa

• Europe and Asia

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Which of the following correctly lists Earth’s oceans from smallest to largest?

• Southern, Indian, Arctic, Atlantic, and Pacific

• Pacific, Atlantic, Southern, Indian, and Arctic

• Arctic, Southern, Indian, Atlantic, and Pacific

• Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic, Southern, and Indian

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Why do continents move?

• They collide with Earth's crust, which shifts their positions

• They shift because of volcanoes, which form under the ocean

• They rest on tectonic plates, which change position over time

• They spread apart during earthquakes, which happen often

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What percent of Earth’s surface is water?

• 71 percent

• 90 percent

• 85 percent

• 75 percent

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What are the main components of the Earth's crust and what is the name of the layer beneath it?

• Inner core

• Lithosphere

• Continental Crust

• Oceanic crust

• Asthenosphere

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