WorksheetsY8 Geo Revision 1
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 29mins
What is a fault?
a place on Earth where earthquakes cannot occur
a fracture in Earth where movement has occurred
the place on Earth’s surface where structures move during an earthquake
another name for an earthquake
What is an earthquake’s epicenter?
the place on the surface directly above the focus
a spot halfway between the focus and the surface
the spot below the focus
any spot along the nearest fault
Where do most earthquakes occur?
in the mountains of Africa
around the edge of the Pacific Ocean
around the edge of the Atlantic Ocean
on the western lowlands of Europe
Liquefaction occurs when
large waves wash over coastal areas and destroystructures
earthquakes occur in the ocean and damage ships at sea.
loose, saturated soil turns into liquid that can’t support buildings.
mud slides downhill and buries buildings.
Violent shaking from an earthquake can cause soil and rock on slopes to move and cause a
fault
landslide
tsunami
sinkhole
Earth’s thin, rocky outer layer is its
core
mantle
crust
outer core
What does Earth’s crust and uppermost mantle form?
asthenosphere
hydrosphere
lithosphere
atmosphere
The Earth’s core is made of an alloy of
iron and nickel.
copper and iron.
zinc and magnesium.
iron and zinc.
Earth’s inner core is solid because of
the composition of its rock.
its great diameter.
extreme cold.
immense pressure.
What are earthquakes?
The shaking that results from the movement of rock beneath Earth's surface
Masses of earth sliding down cliffs or mountains
A rotating column of air causing mass destruction
A gigantic wave
What causes earthquakes?
Millions of people jumping at once
The earth rotating
The movement of plate tectonics
Gravity
What type of fault is the San Andreas in California?
Convergent
Transform
Optimus Prime
Divergent
Use the diagram to answer #11
Epicenter
Wave Fronts
Fault
Focus
Which city is closest to the epicenter?
A
B
C
What is a divergent plate boundary?
When tectonic plates slide past each other.
When tectonic plates collide.
When tectonic plates move apart.
What is a convergent boundary?
When tectonic plates slide past each other.
When tectonic plates collide.
When tectonic plates move apart.
What is a transform boundary?
When tectonic plates slide past each other.
When tectonic plates move apart.
When tectonic plates collide.
How many layers does Earth have?
1
2
3
4
What is the thickest layer?
Crust
Mantle
Outer Core
Inner Core
Tectonic plates are made up of continental crust and ________ crust.
Continental
Oceanic
Plates
Mantle
What is the correct order (starting from the surface) of Earth's layers?
Crust, outer core, inner core, mantle.
Mantle, outer core, inner core, crust.
Crust, mantle, outer core, inner core.
Outer core, inner core, crust, mantle.
What can be formed when an undersea volcano erupted?
Coral
Island
Algae
Crude oil
Ecotourism is -responsible travel natural areas that conserve the environment and improves the well being of the locals.
True
False
What is considered to be a form of ecotourism?
Going on a safari tour in the deserts of Africa
bird watching at your house
going for a walk in the neighborhood
staying home
Which of the following is not a (CON) negative of ecotourism?
pollution left behind by tourist
rare species are trapped and turned into souvenirs
local are often relocated
preservation of the habitat and biodiversity.
Which of the following is not a (PRO) positive for ecotourism?
money for the community
conservation of habitats and biodiversity
education about culture of natives
destruction of habitat to build roads and hotels.
habitat
home
colour
routine
Conservation means
saving water and protecting animals
endangering animals and plants
Why do we have to use ecotourism method
Because we like
Because we need to conserve their fragile environments and view ecotourism as a significant method of generating income.
Because the government force ys to do it
Because we get too boring
Why is the mountain called Mount Everest? It was named after who?
Mallory Everest
George Mallory
Jerry Everest
George Everest
What is the most dangerous area on Mount Everest (based on the number of deaths)?
The Danger Zone
The Frozen River
The Death Zone
The Summit
What is the biggest cause of deaths on Mt. Everest?
drowning
Injuries and exhaustion
Heart attacks
Brain Freeze
What is the name given to the guides from Nepal?
Sheep herders
Nepalians
Yakers
Sherpas
What is the capital city of New Zealand?
Auckland
Napier
Wellington
Invercargill
What's the New Zealand's flag?
Sir Edmund Hillary...
reached the top of the Everest for the first time in history
ran the London Marathon
won three Oscar Awards
discovered electricity
Native people in New Zealand are called
Indians
Maoris
Eskimos
Aztecs
New Zealand has got two principal islands
True
False
The nickname for New Zealanders is
Kiwis
Aussies
Maoris
Tarara
About how many volcanoes are in the Ring of Fire?
1 million
333
1,657
452
