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.

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

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

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