Exploring Earth's Dynamic Systems

Which layer of the Earth is the hottest?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

What is the name of the rigid outermost layer of the Earth?

• Lithosphere

• Asthenosphere

• Mesosphere

• Core

Which type of plate boundary is most commonly associated with earthquakes?

• Divergent

• Convergent

• Transform

• Subduction

What is the main cause of a tsunami?

• Volcanic eruption

• Earthquake under the ocean

• Heavy rainfall

• Wind storms

Which type of volcano is characterized by gentle slopes and built almost entirely of lava flows?

• Shield volcano

• Cinder cone volcano

• Composite volcano

• Caldera

Which process is primarily responsible for the formation of fold mountains?

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Plate collision

• Volcanic eruption

What is the main composition of the Earth's core?

• Silicon and oxygen

• Iron and nickel

• Carbon and hydrogen

• Magnesium and aluminum

Which plate boundary is most likely to create new oceanic crust?

• Convergent boundary

• Divergent boundary

• Transform boundary

• Subduction zone

Which of the following is NOT a type of plate boundary?

• Divergent

• Convergent

• Lateral

• Transform

Which of the following is a direct result of subduction?

• Rift valley formation

• Mid-ocean ridge formation

• Volcanic arc formation

• Earth’s magnetic field