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WorksheetsThe Interior of the Earth
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 6mins
As we move towards the inner layer of the earth, the heat:
Starts Increasing
Starts decreasing
Stays as it is
None of these
The average thickness of the oceanic crust is:
35 km
5 km
70 km
50 km
What is the oceanic crust of the earth composed of?
Liquid nickel
Silica
Iron
Magnesium
Aluminum
What is the thickest layer of the Earth?
Crust
Mantle
Inner core
Outer core
The average thickness of the mantle is:
2800 km
2700 km
3000 km
2900 km
Which layer is also known as barysphere?
Crust
Mantle
Core
None of these
What are the different types of sedimentary rocks?
Mechanically formed rocks
Physically formed rocks
Organically formed rocks
Chemically formed rocks
What does the Latin word 'ignis' mean?
Lava
Fire
Heat
None of these
Which of the following is an extrusive igneous rock?
Marble
Basalt
Granite
Dolerite
Gabbro
What rock was used to build the agra fort?
Granite
Marble
Sandstone
Basalt
Do minerals have a definite composition?
Yes
No
What is the moho discontinuity?
The discontinuity between the crust and the mantle
The discontinuity between the mantle and outer core
The discontinuity between the outer core and inner core
None of these
Coal is an example of:
Mechanically formed rock
Chemically formed rock
Organically formed rock
None of these
What does the Greek word 'barus' mean?
Weight
Heavy
Centre
Both A and B
Which of the following is used in cement industry
Coal
Petroleum
Sandstone
Limestone
