Earth and Space Science Quiz

Why are inner planets like Earth and Mars called “terrestrial planets”?

• They are larger than gas giants

• They are made entirely of gas

• They have thick atmospheres and rings

• They have solid, rocky surfaces

What role does subduction play in Earth’s interior processes?

• It moves water into the mantle

• It pulls surface rock deep into the Earth where it melts

• It helps magma rise directly to the surface

• It causes erosion at the surface

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What causes mountain ranges like the Himalayas to form?

• Erosion of ancient volcanoes

• Diverging oceanic plates

• Colliding continental plates

• Hot spots in the mantle

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Why does ice float on water?

• Ice molecules are tightly packed

• Ice is less dense due to its structure

• Ice is denser than water

• Water freezes from the bottom up

How does the shape of Earth’s orbit affect seasons?

• The shape of the orbit doesn’t affect seasons

• Seasons are caused only by orbit speed

• The elliptical orbit causes seasonal changes

• A perfectly circular orbit causes more dramatic seasons

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Why are mid-ocean ridges important to plate tectonics?

• They are locations where new crust forms

• They indicate where two plates collide

• They show evidence of underwater volcanoes

• They are part of transform faults

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How do convection currents in the mantle affect Earth's crust?

• They drive plate movement

• They keep the crust stable

• They make the crust thicker over time

• They erode the crust from below

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What’s the importance of the ozone layer to life on Earth?

• It absorbs carbon dioxide

• It maintains gravity

• It blocks harmful ultraviolet rays

• It traps oxygen in the atmosphere

Which condition leads to the formation of metamorphic rock?

• High heat and pressure without melting

• Rapid cooling of lava

• Exposure to wind and water

• Melting and recrystallization

Why does water move through some rocks and not others?

• Some rocks are more porous or permeable

• Only dark-colored rocks allow water through

• Some rocks contain metal

• Water moves only through rocks with fossils

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