WorksheetsEstrutura Geológica da Terra
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 23mins
What are the three main layers of the Earth as described in the text?
Crust, Mantle, Core (Nucleus)
Crust, Lithosphere, Asthenosphere
Mantle, Core, Lithosphere
Crust, Asthenosphere, Inner Core
Which layer of the Earth is described as the most external and thin, divided into tectonic plates?
Crust
Mantle
Core
Inner core
The mantle is mainly composed of rocks in a solid and viscous state.
True
False
Match the geological structure with its description:
Cratons or Crystalline Shields
Ancient, stable areas formed by resistant crystalline rocks
Sedimentary Basins
Depressed areas filled with sedimentary rocks
Modern Fold Mountains
Recent mountain chains formed by tectonic plate collision
What is the main force behind the movement of tectonic plates according to the text?
Convection currents in the mantle (movement of magma)
Gravitational pull of the Moon
Solar radiation
Wind currents
The Earth's core is divided into which two parts?
Outer core (liquid) and inner core (solid)
Crust and mantle
Lithosphere and asthenosphere
Continental crust and oceanic crust
What is tectonism? Tectonism refers to the movements of the Earth's crust caused by ________.
internal forces
external forces
solar radiation
ocean currents
What is volcanism? Volcanism is the process of ________ of magma, gases, and solid materials from the Earth's interior to the surface.
eruption
condensation
evaporation
deposition
Seismic tremors (earthquakes) are mainly caused by:
Eruption of magma
Sudden movement of tectonic plates along geological faults
Chemical alteration of rocks
Action of living beings
What is the main source of energy for external agents that shape the Earth's surface?
Solar energy
Geothermal energy
Nuclear energy
Tidal energy
Which of the following is NOT a type of weathering?
Physical (mechanical)
Chemical
Biological
Erosive
Erosion is the process of removal and transport of ________ from the Earth's surface.
weathered materials (sediments)
water vapor
living organisms
gaseous elements
Which agent is responsible for fluvial, pluvial, marine, and glacial erosion?
Wind
Water
Gravity
Living beings
What is sedimentation? Sedimentation is the process of ________ of eroded materials in lower areas, such as sedimentary basins, plains, and ocean floors.
deposition
evaporation
melting
condensation
Anthropic action refers to:
Natural weathering of rocks
Human activities such as deforestation, agriculture, and urbanization
Erosion by water
Glacial movement
