
Earth Science Quiz
Authored by Mollie Adams
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6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are seismic waves?
Movements of the Earth's layers
Waves in the ocean
Sound waves
Light waves
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where do earthquakes usually happen?
In deserts
Near faults
On mountain tops
In the middle of the ocean
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What tool do seismologists use to measure the intensity of earthquakes?
Anemometer
Thermometer
Barometer
Seismometer
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of volcano is Mauna Loa?
Composite volcano
Ash flow caldera
Shield volcano
Cinder cone volcano
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