Earth Science Quiz

What are the three main layers of the Earth?

• Crust, Mantle, Core

• Inner Core, Outer Core, Mantle

• Crust, Mantle, Lithosphere

• Continental, Oceanic, Core

What happens when two tectonic plates collide at a convergent boundary?

• One plate slides past the other, causing earthquakes

• The plates move apart, forming new crust

• Plates move toward each other and can form mountains or trenches

• The plates remain in place and do not interact

Which type of rock is formed from heat and pressure deep within the Earth?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Fossilized

Which type of rock is formed from cooling lava or magma?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Fossilized

What is the main cause of erosion?

• Heat from the sun

• Movement of water, wind, or ice

• Gravity pulling down mountains

• Tectonic plate movement

Volcanoes are most commonly found:

• In the middle of continents

• Along tectonic plate boundaries

• Only near the equator

• In flat desert regions

Describe two ways that weathering and erosion are different.

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Describe the three types of rocks and how they form. Use the terms: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is one danger of landslides, and how can engineers help prevent them?

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What is the difference between magma and lava? Explain where each is found and how they relate to volcanic eruptions.

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