Earth Science Quiz

How many main layers does the Earth have?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

Which of the following is NOT one of the Earth's main layers?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Atmosphere

• Inner core

How many main systems or spheres does the Earth have?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is magma called when it reaches the Earth's surface?

• Rock

• Ash

• Lava

• Steam

Where are most volcanoes located?

• At transform boundaries

• At divergent and convergent tectonic plate boundaries

• In the Earth's core

• In the atmosphere

What is the 'Ring of Fire'?

• A type of earthquake

• A nickname for the Pacific plate due to its many volcanoes

• A type of mountain

• A type of ocean trench

Which process breaks down pieces of the Geosphere like rocks and soil?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Sedimentation

• Fossilization

What is an example of physical weathering?

• Oxidation

• Acid rain

• Frost wedging

• Rust on a statue

What are rocks made out of?

• Fossils

• Minerals

• Soil

• Water

What is an example of chemical weathering?

• Frost wedging

• Root wedging

• Oxidation

• Temperature changes