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WorksheetsLayers, Plates, Rocks & Soil
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which layer of the Earth is composed of liquid iron and nickel?
Crust
Mantle
Outer core
Inner core
The Earth layer with the lowest average density is the...
Crust
Mantle
Outer core
Inner core
A convergent boundary is the place where...
two tectonics plates move away from each other.
two tectonics plates move toward each other.
two tectonic plates slide side-by-side in opposite directions
Tectonic plate boundaries, often called __________________, are the primary location of earthquakes.
circles
conductors
producers
faults
Sedimentary rock is formed through the process of...
weathering/erosion >> collection >> compaction >> cementation
cooling and hardening of magma or lava
very high temperature and pressure (but no melting)
Convection in the mantle is the "engine" of plate tectonics because it drives ___________________ and seafloor spreading.
divergent boundaries
Earth's magnetic field
moon phases
tides
The San Andreas fault is a _______________________ that spans the length of the California coast.
convergent boundary
divergent boundary
transform boundary
subduction zone
Subduction delivers sedimentary rock and water deep underground where the temperature and pressure are very high, which often leads to development of __________________ on the surface.
thunderstorms
volcanoes
solar storms
ocean ridges
Which type of environmental condition will lead to better & faster soil formation?
cold & dry
cold & moist
warm & dry
warm & moist
Contour farming, terrace farming and no-till farming are methods used to...
increase the rate of soil erosion
remove unwanted organisms from the soil
decrease the loss of soil from weathering and erosion
make farmland attractive to potential buyers
Sediment that eventually forms sedimentary rock contains...
Small pieces of minerals, rock & soil
Organic material from leaves, limbs and trees
Organic material from insects, fish & animals
All of the above
The Marianas Trench, like all of the trenches around the Ring of Fire, formed as a result of...
seafloor spreading at a divergent boundary
subduction at a convergent boundary
transform plates sliding past each other
dredging the ocean
Which of the following would be considered stewardship?
washing your plate after dinner
taking out the trash
cleaning up your room
planting a cover crop to maintain nutrient levels in the soil
Which of the following is NOT a property of minerals?
Natural
Solid
Contains organic materials
Crystal structure
Which of the following is NOT a property of rocks?
Natural
Contains minerals
Contains organic materials
Synthetic (man-made)
