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Plate tectonics/Layers of Earth Review

Quiz by Rianna Das

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18 questions
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  • Q1
    Which best describes Earth’s crust?
    It is the thickest layer
    It is composed of continental and oceanic plates
    It is located between inner and outer core
    It does not move
    30s
  • Q2
    Which best summarizes the composition of Earth’s core?
    It contains a basalt, semi-liquid outer region surrounding a solid core
    It contains a liquid outer region surrounding a solid iron core
    It contains a semi-liquid rock outer region surrounding a liquid core
    It contains a solid outer region surrounding a liquid iron core
    30s
  • Q3
    In which layer of the Earth are convection currents located?
    Surface of the earth
    Crust
    Mantle
    Core
    30s
  • Q4
    Which section of Earth is composed primarily of liquid metal?
    Crust
    Mantle
    Inner core
    Outer core
    30s
  • Q5
    When compared to the other layers of Earth, which layer has the lowest density?
    Inner core
    Mantle
    Crust
    Outer Core
    30s
  • Q6
    Which is the correct order of Earth’s layers, from outside to inside?
    inner core, outer core, mantle crust
    mantle, crust, inner core, outer core
    crust, outer core, inner core, mantle
    crust, mantle, outer core inner core
    30s
  • Q7
    Due to extreme pressure, the inner core of Earth is
    Solid
    Does not exist
    Liquid
    Gas
    30s
  • Q8
    A student uses clay to construct a model of Earth. Which layer of the model should be the thickest layer?
    Core
    None, they are all the same
    Mantle
    Crust
    30s
  • Q9
    Which BEST describes the mantle of the Earth?
    A solid layer made of iron and nickel.
    The smallest layer that is made up of molten rock.
    The largest layer between the crust and outer core.
    A thin layer that is located on the surface.
    30s
  • Q10
    Which causes the movement of tectonic plates?
    Convection occurring beneath the Earth’s crust
    Gravitational pull between Earth and the moon
    Rotation of liquid rock found within the core
    Energy produced by earthquakes within the Earth
    30s
  • Q11
    Which event most likely takes place as the result of crustal movement along transform boundaries?
    Mountain building
    Subduction
    Earthquakes
    Volcanic activity
    30s
  • Q12
    Which of the following statements best describes a surface wave?
    The first wave recorded during an Earthquake.
    The slowest type of seismic wave created during an earthquake, which produces the most damage.
    A seismic wave that moves similarly to a transverse wave.
    The fastest type of seismic wave.
    30s
  • Q13
    True or False: Humans can contribute to plate tectonics (we can make the plates move)
    True
    False
    30s
  • Q14
    Which best explains the length of the movement of tectonic plates?
    15 miles
    Several feet
    Several centimeters
    35 kilometers
    30s
  • Q15
    Which best explains how the Appalachian Mountains were formed?
    Two tectonic plates diverged
    An earthquake occurred
    A river overflowed
    Two tectonic plates collided
    30s

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