WorksheetsLayers of earth vocab quiz
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The outer most layer of the earth. Also known as earths surface.
a)
Mantle
b)
crust
c)
inner core
d)
outer core
2.
The rigid outer part of the earth that contains both upper mantle and the crust.
a)
Lithosphere
b)
asthenosphere
c)
Mantle
d)
Crust
3.
The part of the mantle where convection currents occur.
a)
Core
b)
crust
c)
asthenosphere
d)
lithosphere
4.
The study of the earth and its physical features is called
a)
meteorology
b)
astronomy
c)
geology
d)
biology
5.
A mark or plane that indicates that a rock has changed shape or chemical properties is called
a)
geology
b)
seismic waves
c)
crooked rocks
d)
discontinuity
6.
The layer of earth between the crust and the outer core that acts like a slow moving fluid is called the
a)
lithosphere
b)
mantle
c)
inner core
d)
crust
7.
A vibration that occurs from an earthquake is called a
a)
crust
b)
discontinuity
c)
seismic wave
d)
volcano
8.
The layer of Earth that is a solid ball made up of mostly iron and nickel is called
a)
inner core
b)
outer core
c)
mantle
d)
lithosphere
9.
The layer of Earth below the mantle that is made up of iron and nickel but is fluid not solid is called the
a)
asthenosphere
b)
outer core
c)
inner core
d)
lithosphere
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