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WorksheetsAPES Geology 3 (Earth Layers)
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
This is the outermost, rigid layer of the Earth, made up of two parts, is divided into pieces call tectonic plates.
a)
Inner Core
b)
Asthensophere
c)
Lithosphere
d)
Outer Core
2.
Identify the letter in the diagram. Identify letter A
a)
Lithosphere
b)
Asthenosphere
c)
Mantle
d)
Outer Core
3.
Identify the letter in the diagram. Identify letter E
a)
Lithosphere
b)
Asthenosphere
c)
Mantle
d)
Outer Core
4.
Identify the letter in the diagram. Identify letter F
a)
Lithosphere
b)
Asthenosphere
c)
Mantle
d)
Outer Core
5.
Identify the letter in the diagram. Identify letter C
a)
Lithosphere
b)
Asthenosphere
c)
Mantle
d)
Inner Core
6.
Identify the letter in the diagram. Identify letter G
a)
Crust
b)
Convection Current
c)
Inner Core
d)
Outer Core
7.
Identify the letter in the diagram. Identify letter D
a)
Lithosphere
b)
Asthenosphere
c)
Mantle
d)
Outer Core
8.
This layer is completely solid due to the intense pressure it is under
a)
crust
b)
inner core
c)
mantle
d)
outer core
9.
Identify layer #20.
a)
mantle
b)
asthenosphere
c)
inner core
d)
outer core
10.
This layer of Earth is the thickest part
a)
crust
b)
outer core
c)
mantle
d)
inner core
11.
Chalk and Limestone are made up of the bodies and shells of dead animals. They are both examples of this type of rock.
a)
Sedimentary
b)
Igneous
c)
Metamorphic
12.
This type of rock is formed when you cool melted rock.
a)
Sedimentary
b)
Igneous
c)
Metamorphic
d)
Lava Rock
13.
The process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface is called
a)
Weathering
b)
Erosion
c)
Deposition
d)
Decomposition
14.
An underground zone from which groundwater can be obtained is:
a)
Recharge Zone
b)
An Aquifer
c)
Discharge Zone
d)
Water shed
15.
A bird nests in a tree. The tree does not gain any benefit and is not harmed. What relationship best describes this:
a)
commensalism
b)
parasitism
c)
mutualism
d)
mimicry
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