Earth's Dynamic Forces Quiz

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

• Mantle

• Crust

• Core

• Lithosphere

Which type of plate boundary is associated with the creation of new oceanic crust?

• Convergent boundary

• Divergent boundary

• Transform boundary

• Subduction zone

What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tectonic plate movements

• Weather changes

• Ocean currents

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which scale is used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes?

• Richter scale

• Mercalli scale

• Beaufort scale

• Fujita scale

What is the name of the supercontinent that existed around 300 million years ago?

• Gondwana

• Laurasia

• Pangaea

• Eurasia

Which type of volcano is characterized by explosive eruptions and steep slopes?

• Shield volcano

• Cinder cone volcano

• Composite volcano

• Lava dome

What is the process called when one tectonic plate is forced under another?

• Subduction

• Divergence

• Convergence

• Transformation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which layer of the Earth is composed mostly of liquid iron and nickel?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer core

• Inner core

What is the term for the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake?

• Epicenter

• Hypocenter

• Fault line

• Seismic zone

Which type of seismic wave is the fastest and travels through solids, liquids, and gases?

• S-waves

• P-waves

• Surface waves

• Rayleigh waves