Earth Science Quiz

What is an earthquake similar to, according to the sandwich analogy?

• A layer of cheese

• A slice of bread

• A pickle

• A piece of lettuce

What are seismic waves?

• Movements of the Earth's layers

• Waves in the ocean

• Sound waves

• Light waves

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Where do earthquakes usually happen?

• In deserts

• Near faults

• On mountain tops

• In the middle of the ocean

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What tool do seismologists use to measure the intensity of earthquakes?

• Anemometer

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Seismometer

What does the Richter scale measure?

• The speed of wind

• The depth of the ocean

• The size of an earthquake

• The temperature of the Earth

What is the difference between magma and lava?

• Magma is cold, lava is hot.

• Magma is solid, lava is liquid.

• Magma is inside the volcano, lava is outside.

• Magma is outside the volcano, lava is inside.

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Which type of volcano is Mauna Loa?

• Composite volcano

• Ash flow caldera

• Shield volcano

• Cinder cone volcano

What is a characteristic of composite volcanoes?

• They are built from layers of lava and ash.

• They are the smallest type of volcano.

• They have no eruptions.

• They have gentle slopes.

Which volcano type is known for the most explosive eruptions?

• Shield volcano

• Cinder cone volcano

• Composite volcano

• Ash flow caldera

What makes cinder cone volcanoes unique?

• They form slowly.

• They have lava flows.

• They are underwater.

• They spray gas and lava into the air.