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Total questions: 110

Worksheet time: 1hrs 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

THE EARTH WAS FORMED ABOUT -----MILLION YEARS AGO

a)

2,6

b)

3.6

c)

4,6

d)

5,6

2.

SUN IS A--------

a)

STAR

b)

SATELLITE

c)

PLANET

d)

COMET

3.

THE HIGHEST POINT OF THE EARTH SURFACE IS---

a)

MOUNT K2

b)

MOUNT KAILASH

c)

MOUNT EVEREST

4.

THE SURFACE OF EARTH CONSTITUTES GREAT ASSEMBLAGE OF --

a)

BIOLOGIGAL FEATURES

b)

CHEMICAL FEATURES

c)

PHYSICAL FEATURES

5.

THE LOWEST POINT IS THE BOTTOM OF THE MARINA TRENCH IS IN -- OCEAN

a)

PACIFIC OCEAN

b)

ALTANTIC OCEAN

c)

ARTIC OCEAN

6.

THE MEAN SEA LEVEL IS MEASURED FROM

a)

FROM AHEIGHT

b)

FROM A DEPTH

c)

FROM A BASE LINE

7.

THE INTERIOR OF THE -- HAS REMAINED MYSTERY FOR YEARS

a)

MARS

b)

VENUS

c)

EARTH

8.

SCIENCE OF STUDY OF THE EARTH QUAKE

a)

SOCIOLOGY

b)

BIOLOGY

c)

SEISMOLOGY

9.

THE TWO TYPES OF SEISMIC WAVES ARE

a)

P-WAVE

b)

S WAVE

c)

ALL ABOVE

10.

Lithosphere is

a)

Mantle

b)

Magma

c)

Crust

11.

THE PLACE INSIDE THE EARTH WHERE AN EARTHQUAKE ORIGINATES

a)

CORE

b)

MANTLE

c)

FOCUS

12.

THE POINT ON THE EARTH DIRECTLY ON THE FOCUS IS THE

a)

EPI-CENTER

b)

SEISMIC CENTER

c)

EARTH SURFACE

13.

The upper most layer of the earth’s surface is called

a)

the crust

b)

the brust

c)

the rust

14.

Which rock is the molten magma made up of?

a)

Igneous

b)

Sedimentary

c)

Metamorphic

15.

There are three major types of rocks except

a)

Igneous rock

b)

Sedimentary rock

c)

Metamorphic rock

d)

Mantle rock

16.

Which type of rocks is called primary rocks

a)

IGNEOUS ROCK

b)

SEDIMENTARY ROCK

c)

METAMORPHIC ROCK

17.

MOLTEN MATERIAL CALLED ---- COMES OUT AND SOLIDIFIES OVER EARTH'S SURFACE AS---

a)

MAGMA ANG LAVA

b)

ROCK AND MINERALS

c)

WEATHERING AND DENUDATION

18.

Rocks which contain fossils are called

a)

METAMORPHIC ROCK

b)

LAVA ROCK

c)

SEDIMENTARY ROCK

19.

THE MOLTEN MAGMA COOLS DOWN DEEP INSIDETHE DEARTH CRUST SOLID ROCK SO FORMED ARE CALLED

a)

INTRUSIVE IGEOUS ROCK

b)

EXTRUSIVE IGEOUS ROCK

c)

STRATIFIED ROCK

20.

IDENTIFY THE DIGRAM

a)

ROCK CYCLE

b)

MINERAL CYCLE

c)

RIVER CYCLE

21.

The thinnest layer of the Earth is the ___________.

a)

mantle

b)

crust

c)

core

22.
What is the thickest layer of the Earth?
a)
the crust
b)
the mantle
c)
the outer core
d)
the inner core
23.
What is the core made of?
a)
steel
b)
iron 
c)
aluminum
d)
iron and nickel
24.
What is the correct order (starting from the surface) of Earth's layers?
a)
crust, outer core, inner core, mantle
b)
mantle, outer core, inner core, crust
c)
crust, mantle, outer core, inner core
d)
outer core, inner core, crust, mantle
25.

A rock deep within the Earth experiences extreme temperature and pressure. After a long period of time it becomes which rock?

a)

Magma

b)

Igneous

c)

Metamorphic

d)

Sedimentary

26.
What material is used to form igneous rocks?
a)
magma
b)
sand
c)
gravel
d)
fossils
27.
what is the rock cycle.
a)
molten rock that is stored underground.
b)
rock material that forms where rocks are broken down into smaller pieces.
c)
a process that changes one type of rock into another type of rock.
28.
Which rock is a metamorphic rock?
a)
limestone
b)
marble
c)
basalt
d)
granite
29.
Limestone is Sedimentary rock.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
30.
This rock formed when bits of other rocks became pressed into a solid. What type of rock is it?
a)
Sedimentary Rock
b)
Metamorphic Rock
c)
Igneous Rock
31.
This rock was formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake millions of years ago. What type of rock is this?
a)
Sedimentary
b)
Igneous
c)
Metamorphic
32.
This rock was found near the mouth of a volcano. What type of rock is this?
a)
Sedimentary
b)
Igneous
c)
Metamorphic
33.

Earth was formed how many years ago?

a)

4.5 billion years

b)

4.3 billion years

c)

6.4 billion years

d)

4.6 billion years

34.

The highest point of the Earth's surface is

a)

Mount Everest, 34,011 km above the mean sea level

b)

Marina Trench, 8,850 km above the mean sea level

c)

Mount Everest, 11,034 km below the mean sea level

d)

Mount Everest, 8,850 m above the mean sea level

35.

Read both the statements carefully and choose the correct option-

Assertion- We cannot go deep inside the Earth's surface

Reason- The intensive heat inside the Earth's surface clearly states that there is no possibility of living organisms living in it.

a)

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b)

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

c)

A is true but R is false.

d)

A is false but R is true.

36.

Primary Wave can travel through

a)

Only Solids

b)

Only Liquids

c)

Both Solids and Liquids

d)

Gases

37.

(a)   island is an active volcano located in Andaman and Nicobar islands. (Write the answer in CAPS without NO gaps.)

38.

The zone that separates the crust and mantle is called

a)

Moho

b)

Asthenosphere

c)

Both Moho and Asthenosphere

d)

Neither Moho nor Asthenosphere

39.

The Core has a thick news of

a)

3470 km

b)

3407 km

c)

2407 km

d)

3470 m

40.

Which of the following is true?

a)

Magma is formed when lava comes outside the Earth

b)

Lava is formed when magma comes outside the Earth.

41.

Which of this is also called Primary rocks?

a)

Igneous Rocks

b)

Sedimentary Rocks

c)

Metamorphic Rocks

d)

Limestone

42.

Which of these is an/are Igneous Rocks?

a)

Granite

b)

Slate

c)

Gneiss

d)

Basalt

43.

Hardest and the Softest minerals known to man are

a)

Graphite and Diamond respectively

b)

Diamond and Granite respectively

c)

Diamond and Graphite respectively.

d)

Common Salt and ice respectively

44.

Which of the following suits the best for 'Mean Sea Level'

a)

A line above which the snow never melts

b)

It is another word for Sea Waves

c)

A baseline from which we can measure the height of various landform

d)

None of the above

45.

Barren Island is an active Volcano located in Lakshadweep Islands of India.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

Chose the correct series for Structure of Earth

a)

Core, Crust, Mantle

b)

Mantle, Core, Crust

c)

Crust , Mantle, Core

d)

All of the above

47.

Which rocks are also known as Stratified rocks ?

a)

Sedimentary Rocks

b)

Metaphoric Rocks

c)

Igneous Rocks

d)

None of the above

48.

P - Wave can travel through solid as well as liquid mediums , whereas S - Wave can travel through solid mediums only.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

The word 'Igneous' means coming out of mountains.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

Granite is an example of __________ Rocks.

a)

Metaphoric

b)

Sedimentary

c)

Igneous

d)

All of the above

51.

The Common Salt that we use in our food is not a mineral.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

Our knowledge of the Earth's interior is based on indirect observations because

a)

No one was ever interseted in finding out about the Earth's Interior

b)

Because of the extreme cold conditions inside the Earth

c)

We arent able to dig deep down due to the high temperature inside the earth's surface

d)

None of the above

53.

Which of the following is the hardest and softest among rocks ?

a)

SOFT ROCK - diamond , HARD ROCK - graphite

b)

SOFT ROCK - , HARD ROCK - limestone

c)

SOFT ROCK - all igneous rocks , HARD ROCK - all metaphoric rocks

d)

SOFT ROCK - graphite , HARD ROCK - diamond

54.

Thickness of the core is -

a)

3740 km

b)

7430 km

c)

4730 km

d)

3470 km

55.

The Core of the Earth is rich in

a)

Iron

b)

Silica

c)

Nickel

d)

All of the above

56.

Which mantle or core has a depth of 100 km ?

a)

Upper Core

b)

Lower Mantle

c)

Upper Mantle

d)

Lower Core

57.

Igneous rocks are the stage rocks, Sedimentary rocks and Metaphoric rocks are also igneous rocks in nature.

a)

True

b)

False

58.

Which of the following is/are true about rocks ?

a)

They are of 3 types ( on basis of their formation )

b)

All rock'a aren't hard

c)

Mixture of Minerals

d)

Found in different shapes & sizes

59.

Earth was formed how many years ago?

a)

4.5 billion years

b)

4.3 billion years

c)

6.4 billion years

d)

4.6 billion years

60.

The highest point of the Earth's surface is

a)

Mount Everest, 34,011 km above the mean sea level

b)

Marina Trench, 8,850 km above the mean sea level

c)

Mount Everest, 11,034 km below the mean sea level

d)

Mount Everest, 8,850 m above the mean sea level

61.

Read both the statements carefully and choose the correct option-

Assertion- We cannot go deep inside the Earth's surface

Reason- The intensive heat inside the Earth's surface clearly states that there is no possibility of living organisms living in it.

a)

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b)

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

c)

A is true but R is false.

d)

A is false but R is true.

62.

Primary Wave can travel through

a)

Only Solids

b)

Only Liquids

c)

Both Solids and Liquids

d)

Gases

63.

(a)   island is an active volcano located in Andaman and Nicobar islands. (Write the answer in CAPS without NO gaps.)

64.

The zone that separates the crust and mantle is called

a)

Moho

b)

Asthenosphere

c)

Both Moho and Asthenosphere

d)

Neither Moho nor Asthenosphere

65.

The Core has a thick news of

a)

3470 km

b)

3407 km

c)

2407 km

d)

3470 m

66.

Which of the following is true?

a)

Magma is formed when lava comes outside the Earth

b)

Lava is formed when magma comes outside the Earth.

67.

Which of this is also called Primary rocks?

a)

Igneous Rocks

b)

Sedimentary Rocks

c)

Metamorphic Rocks

d)

Limestone

68.

Which of these is an/are Igneous Rocks?

a)

Granite

b)

Slate

c)

Gneiss

d)

Basalt

69.

Hardest and the Softest minerals known to man are

a)

Graphite and Diamond respectively

b)

Diamond and Granite respectively

c)

Diamond and Graphite respectively.

d)

Common Salt and ice respectively

70.

The earth's ____________ and __________________ forces which have lead to to the formation of its surface.

(a)  

71.

The surface of the earth constitutes a great assemblage of (a)   features.

72.

The _____________ is the shaking and trembling of the earth's surface caused by _______________ movements.

(a)  

73.

The seismic wave which can travel through both solid and liquid mediums and is faster in speed.

a)

Primary Wave

b)

Secondary Wave

74.

The seismic wave which can pass through only a solid medium and at a slower speed.

a)

Primary Wave

b)

Secondary Wave

75.

The thin solid layer covering the outside of the earth is called the (a)   .

76.

The average thickness of the crust

a)

50-100km

b)

40-100km

c)

60-100km

d)

70-100km

77.

The rocks beneath the sedimentary rocks are rich in

a)

Silica Aluminium

b)

Silica Magnesium

78.

The lower mantle is made up of

a)

Silica Aluminium

b)

Silica Magnesium

79.

The (a)   rocks are formed due to the intensive heat and pressure, where molten material magma comes out and solidifies over the earth's surface.

80.

Sandstone, limestone and chalk are examples of ______________ rocks.

a)

igneous

b)

sedimentary

c)

metamorphic

81.

The remains of dead animals get burried and trapped under the layers and over a period of time get converted as oil and natural gas. They are (a)   .

82.

Granite is igneous but changes into metamorphic as (a)   .

83.

The hardest substance among the minerals

a)

iron

b)

silver

c)

diamond

d)

gold

84.

The (a)   are identified based on their colour, hardness and lustre.

85.

What are scientists that study Earth's structure called?

a)

biologists

b)

astronomers

c)

geologists

86.

What is the name for the top layer of Earth?

a)

crust

b)

shell

c)

core

d)

mantle

87.

Which layer of the Earth is molten?

a)

outer core

b)

inner core

c)

crust

88.

Which layer of Earth are you on right now?

a)

core

b)

mantle

c)

crust

89.

What are the four layers of the Earth?

a)

crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

b)

lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere

c)

mantle, lithosphere, crust, core

90.

Which layer is the coolest?

a)

crust

b)

mantle

c)

outer core

d)

inner core

91.

Which layer is the hottest?

a)

crust

b)

mantle

c)

outer core

d)

inner core

92.

Which layer of the Earth is the THICKEST?

a)

crust

b)

mantle

c)

outer core

d)

inner core

93.

Which layer of the Earth is the THINNEST?

a)

crust

b)

mantle

c)

outer core

d)

inner core

94.

Which layer is shown in red?

a)

crust

b)

mantle

c)

outer core

d)

inner core

95.

Which layer of the Earth is shown in ORANGE?

a)

Crust

b)

Mantle

c)

Inner Core

d)

Outer Core

96.

Which layer of the Earth is shown in YELLOW?

a)

Crust

b)

Mantle

c)

Inner Core

d)

Outer Core

97.

Which layer of the Earth is shown in BROWN?

a)

Crust

b)

Mantle

c)

Inner Core

d)

Outer Core

98.

This layer is a solid ball of metal.

a)

Crust

b)

Mantle

c)

Outer Core

d)

Inner Core

99.

WE LIVE IN THE OUTERMOST LAYER OF THE EARTH CALLED THE (a)  

100.

How many layers does Earth have?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

101.

Which of Earth's layers is best described as liquid metal?

a)

crust

b)

mantle

c)

outer core

d)

inner core

102.

Which letter in the diagram identifies the layer of Earth made up of solid nickel and iron?

a)

layer A

b)

layer B

c)

layer C

d)

layer D

103.

What happens to temperature as we move from the crust down into the inner core?

a)

Decreases

b)

Increases

104.
Which layer below is the MOST Dense layer of Earth?
a)
Inner Core
b)
Lower Mantle
c)
Outer Core
d)
Upper Mantle
105.
Layer 1 is the Earth's ______ core.
a)
Inner Core
b)
Outer Core
c)
Mantle
d)
Asthenosphere
106.
Layer 2 is the Earth's _____________.
a)
Inner Core
b)
Outer Core
c)
 Lower Mantle
d)
 Upper Mantle
107.
Layer 3 is the Earth's ______ core.
a)

outer Core

b)

inner core

c)
Mantle
d)

crust

108.
Layer 4 is the ___________________.
a)
Upper Mantle
b)
Lower Mantle
c)

crust

d)
 Outer Core
109.
The Earth's Convection Currents are found in the __________________.
a)
Mantle
b)
Outer Core
c)
Inner Core
d)
Lithosphere
110.
The INNER core is solid because of it's intensely high ________.
a)
Pressure
b)
Temperature

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