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Earth' Structure Test Review

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What are the two kinds of crust that the Earth has?
a)

oceanic and crustatious

b)

oceanic and continental

c)

volcanic and continental

2.
As scientists explore deeper and deeper into Earth's crust, what have they noticed about temperature and pressure?
a)
both temperature and pressure decrease
b)
both temperature and pressure increase
c)
pressure increases while temperature decreases
d)
temperature increases while pressure decreases
3.
5. Which layer is the thickest?
a)

core

b)

crust

c)

mantle

4.
Which layer of Earth is the thinnest? 
a)

crust

b)

mantle

c)

inner core

d)

outer core

5.
Which layer is the INNER CORE?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
6.
Which layer is the MANTLE?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
7.
Which layer is the CRUST?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
8.

The core is mainly made up of which 2 metals?

a)
Iron and Nickel
b)
Iron and Bronze
c)
Nickel and Steel
d)
Iron and Steel
9.
Which layer is the OUTER CORE?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
10.

Which layer of the Earth is completely liquid?

a)

crust

b)

mantle

c)

outer core

d)

inner core

11.

In which layer of the Earth is temperature and pressure greatest?

a)

crust

b)

mantle

c)

outer core

d)

inner core

12.

Movement in the _________ causes natural disasters like earthquakes.

a)

crust

b)

mantle

c)

outer core

d)

inner core

13.

The inner core is solid.

a)

true

b)

false

14.

The _________________ is as hot as the surface of the Sun.

a)

crust

b)

mantle

c)

outer core

d)

inner core

15.

The _________________ is the layer that supports life.

a)

crust

b)

mantle

c)

outer core

d)

inner core

16.

The atmosphere includes the gases in the _______.

a)

air

b)

water

c)

land

d)

living things

17.

The hydrosphere includes all of Earth's ________

a)

Air

b)

Water

c)

Land

d)

Living Things

18.

The biosphere includes all of Earth's ____________

a)

Living things

b)

water

c)

land

d)

air

19.

Earth's hydrosphere is composed (made) of :

a)

oceans

b)

rivers and streams

c)

lakes and ground water

d)

all of the above

20.

Animals, plants, and human beings are found in the Earth's _________

a)

hydrosphere

b)

atmosphere

c)

biosphere

d)

geosphere

21.

The geosphere includes all of Earth's __________

a)

water

b)

air

c)

land

d)

living things

22.

Which of the following is found in the Earth's geosphere?

a)

soil

b)

rocks

c)

minerals

d)

All of the Above

23.

Describe the most likely relationship between these mountains and nearby tectonic plates.

a)

The mountains are probably formed by earthquakes

b)

The mountains are probably formed by the movement of glaciers

c)

The mountains are probably located near the edge of 2 tectonic plates.

d)

The mountains are probably formed by running water.

24.

Is there a pattern to the locations of earthquakes and volcanoes around the globe?

a)

No, earthquakes and volcanoes are random.

b)

Yes, earthquakes and volcanoes usually occur near the edges of tectonic plates.

c)

Yes, earthquakes and volcanoes usually occur in the middle of tectonic plates.

d)

No, earthquakes and volcanoes usually occur under water.

25.

Tectonic plates:

a)

can move towards each other

b)

can move away from each other

c)

can slide past each other

d)

All of the above

26.

A large landform that forms peaks that stretch high above surrounding land is a _______________________

a)

hill

b)

valley

c)

canyon

d)

mountain

27.

Tectonic plates are located in the Earth's __________________

a)

crust

b)

mantle

c)

inner core

d)

outer core

28.

Heat energy from the ____________ causes the mantle to push up toward the crust.

a)

mantle

b)

core

c)

Sun

d)

crust

29.

When magma escapes from the mantle and flows through cracks in the crust, it becomes _________.

a)

iron

b)

lava

c)

volcano

d)

cold

30.

Volcanoes are formed by hardened _____________.

a)

magma

b)

lava

c)

rock

d)

iron and nickel