Academic Encounters L/S Level 1 Unit 1 Chapter 1: The Physical Earth

Question 1

Earth has three main layers are the crust, mantle, and core. Layer means _____.

Accepted Answer

a level of material

Question 2

The heat was so intense that it caused the rubber to _____.

Accepted Answer

melt

Question 3

Although the earthquake was not strong, many people were still _____ that day.

Accepted Answer

affected

Question 4

Over time, _____ increases between the tectonic plates.

Accepted Answer

pressure

Question 5

About 71 _____ of the Earth's surface is covered with water.

Accepted Answer

percent

Question 6

The following words have a similar meaning to structure EXCEPT _____.

Accepted Answer

lecture

Question 7

An earthquake can be measured by the strength of its _____ waves.

Accepted Answer

seismic

Question 8

The _____ of Earth is extremely different from its inner layers.

Accepted Answer

surface

Question 9

The geologists traveled to the earthquake _____ to collect data.

Accepted Answer

site

Question 10

The following words have a similar meaning to measure EXCEPT _____.

Accepted Answer

compose

Question 11

The following words have a similar meaning to massive EXCEPT _____.

Accepted Answer

inconsequential

Question 12

The soil in the region contained rich mineral composition. Soil means _____.

Accepted Answer

the material on the ground in which plants grow

Question 13

Tectonic plates collide with each other to _____ earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain ranges.

Accepted Answer

create

Questions 13