AIR Practice_Earth Science

What is the significance of the Ring of Fire?

• It is a major trade route for shipping.

• It is an area in the Pacific Ocean basin known for its high volcanic and seismic activity.

• It is a popular tourist destination for its beaches.

• It is a region famous for its unique wildlife.

What is the difference between magma and lava?

• Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, while lava is magma that has reached the surface.

• Magma is a type of lava that is cooler than lava.

• Lava is found only in volcanoes, while magma is found in oceans.

• Magma is a solid rock, while lava is a liquid rock.

What is the Earth's inner core?

• Liquid

• Gaseous

• Solid

• Plasma

What is a tectonic plate?

• A massive slab of solid rock that makes up the Earth's lithosphere.

• A type of cloud formation in the atmosphere.

• A layer of liquid magma beneath the Earth's crust.

• A geological feature that only exists on Mars.

What is the outer layer of the Earth called?

• Core

• Crust

• Mantle

• Atmosphere

What is erosion?

• Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural forces.

• Erosion is the process of planting trees to prevent soil loss.

• Erosion is the process of water freezing and expanding in cracks of rocks.

• Erosion is the process of creating new landforms through volcanic activity.

What is climate change?

• Climate change refers to significant changes in global temperatures and weather patterns over time.

• Climate change is the result of human activities that increase pollution levels.

• Climate change is a natural phenomenon that has no impact on the environment.

• Climate change only affects certain regions and not the entire planet.

What is a fault line?

• A type of geological formation where rocks are formed.

• A fracture in the Earth's crust where blocks of land have moved past each other.

• A line that indicates the boundary between two tectonic plates.

• A type of fault that causes earthquakes.

What causes earthquakes?

• The movement of tectonic plates along faults.

• Volcanic eruptions in the area.

• Human activities such as mining and drilling.

• Changes in atmospheric pressure.

What is a volcano?

• A mountain that erupts water and steam

• An opening in the Earth's crust through which molten rock, ash, and gases are expelled.

• A type of earthquake

• A large crater formed by meteor impacts