U4L3 READING REVIEW: Energy Systems of Earth

What is the primary source of energy for the systems near Earth's surface?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The Stars

• The Oceans

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What is the energy stored under Earth's surface called?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Geothermal energy

• Hydro energy

What is the deepest depth humans have managed to drill into Earth's surface?

• 1 m

• 100 m

• 12 km

• 1,500 km

What do scientists analyze to learn about the geosphere's composition?

• Samples from drills

• Ocean currents

• Weather patterns

• Animal fossils

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Which layer of the geosphere is the densest?

• Core

• Crust

• Mantle

• Lithosphere

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

• Iron and nickel

• Silicon and aluminum

• Oxygen and magnesium

• Calcium and sodium

Which element is least abundant in the mantle?

• Oxygen

• Magnesium

• Silicon

• Aluminum

Which type of rock is most commonly found in the continental crust?

• Basalt

• Granite

• Gabbro

• Limestone

How thick is the lithosphere on average?

• 1 m

• 100 km

• 20 m

• 3,300 km

What is the primary characteristic of the asthenosphere?

• It is solid, rigid, and brittle

• It is solid and plastic

• It is liquid