Earth Science Quiz

Seismic waves travel faster through:

• Liquids

• Gases

• Solid rock

• Magma

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The asthenosphere is best described as:

• A brittle outer layer

• A completely solid layer

• A partially molten, plastic layer

• The Earth's crust

Subduction at convergent boundaries results in:

• Mid-ocean ridges

• Earthquake epicenters

• Volcanic island arcs

• Rift valleys

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Which evidence most strongly supports the theory of plate tectonics?

• Earth’s spherical shape

• Matching fossils on distant continents

• Presence of large oceans

• Earth’s magnetic field

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Which feature forms when two continental plates collide?

• Trench

• Volcano

• Mountain range

• Rift valley

Which test best identifies a mineral’s resistance to scratching?

• Color test

• Acid test

• Streak test

• Hardness test

Which mineral will fizz in dilute hydrochloric acid?

• Quartz

• Halite

• Calcite

• Feldspar

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An intrusive igneous rock typically has:

• Small crystals

• No crystals

• Large crystals

• Glassy texture

Which of the following indicates a sedimentary rock formed from biological material?

• Shale

• Sandstone

• Coal

• Basalt

What process causes the formation of foliation in metamorphic rocks?

• Erosion

• Melting

• Directed pressure

• Deposition