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WorksheetsQuiz on Soil and Crisps
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 14mins
Where do potatoes' minerals come from?
The sea
Plants
Mines
Rocks
Where does the salt in chips come from?
The air
The soil
The sea or a mine
Plants
What are the main layers of the Earth, going inwards?
Crust, Mantle, Core
Crust, Water, Air
Land, Water, Sky
Soil, Rock, Metal
How thick is the Earth's crust?
8-40 km
50-100 km
100-200 km
200-300 km
Which layer of the Earth is responsible for its magnetic field?
Crust
Mantle
Outer core
Inner core
What is the temperature range of the Earth's inner core?
500-1000°C
1000-2000°C
2000-3000°C
5000-6000°C
Which element makes up 5.6% of the Earth's crust?
Iron
Calcium
Sodium
Magnesium
Which element is more abundant in the Earth's crust: calcium or sodium?
Calcium
Sodium
They are equal
Neither is present
Which element is more abundant in the Earth's crust: iron or magnesium?
Iron
Magnesium
They are equal
Neither is present
What degree did Inge Lehmann obtain before becoming a clerical employee?
Physics
Mathematics
Chemistry
Biology
Who did Inge Lehmann write letters to, documenting her frustrations?
Albert Einstein
Niels Bohr
Marie Curie
Isaac Newton
What did Inge Lehmann have to change to establish herself as a successful scientist?
Her nationality
Her field of study
Her political views
Her financial status
What is the role of the troposphere?
It is the outermost layer of the atmosphere
It is the layer where weather occurs
It is the layer with the highest temperature
It is the layer with the least amount of gases
What are the two main elements in the Earth's core?
Iron and Nickel
Oxygen and Argon
Carbon and Hydrogen
Silicon and Magnesium
Who is celebrated for the discovery of the Earth's inner core in 1936?
Inge Lehmann
Niels Bohr
Marie Curie
Albert Einstein
What was the societal view on women pursuing academic studies during Inge Lehmann's time?
Women were considered unsuited for academic studies
Women were encouraged to pursue scientific careers
Women had equal opportunities as men
Women were given scholarships for science
What prompted Inge Lehmann to return to Denmark from Cambridge University?
Restrictions on women at Cambridge University
A better job offer in Denmark
Completion of her studies
Family obligations
What field did Inge Lehmann switch to in order to establish herself as a successful scientist?
Seismology
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
What was the likely cause of Inge Lehmann's mental breakdown in the winter of 1912?
Academic overcompensation to overcome gender bias
Personal health issues
Financial difficulties
Family problems
Is science free of gender bias, due to its investigative nature?
Yes
No
I am not sure
The inner core is:
Solid
Liquid
Gaseous
The outer core is made up of ______ metal
liquid
solid
