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Earth Structures Review
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1
What are the two types of tectonic plates?
divergent and convergent
oceanic and continental
crust and mantle
volcanoes and earthquakes
2
Which of the following is the correct order of the layers of Earth from INSIDE to OUTSIDE?
inner core, outer core, mantle, crust
crust, mantle, inner core, outer core
mantle, crust, outer core, inner core
crust, inner core, outer core, mantle
3
The flow of magma directly applies force to which of these crustal features?
glacier
oceans
tectonic plates
mountain ranges
4
How much do the tectonic plates move each year?
miles
feet
centimeters
meters
5
Which geologic process most likely caused the formation of the Appalachian Mountains?
divergent boundary
rift valley
convergent boundary
transform fault
6
The inner core of the Earth is solid because of the _________________.
rate of rotation
extreme temperature
magnetic field
extreme pressure
7
Which of the following is true of the oceanic crust and continental crust.
The oceanic crust is under the continental crust.
The oceanic crust is less dense than the continental crust.
The oceanic crust is older than the continental crust.
The oceanic crust is thinner than the continental crust.
8
Which question will help students find out if the core of Mars is similar to the core of Earth?
Is the core of Mars thicker than other layers of Mars?
Is the core of Mars metallic?
Does the core of Mars have a strong gravitational field?
What is the rate of rotation of the core of Mars?
9
A student uses clay to construct a model of the Earth. What should be the thinnest layer?
Inner Core
Mantle
Crust
Outer Core
10
What layer of Earth contains all living things?
Crust
Outer Core
Inner Core
Mantle
11
Which layer is the cause of Earth's magnetic field?
Outer Core
Crust
Inner Core
Mantle
12
Due to extreme pressure, the inner core of the Earth is ______________.
gas
plasma
solid
liquid
13
What natural disaster occurs most often at transform boundaries?
hurricanes
earthquakes
volcanoes
mountains
14
What is the best evidence for continental drift?
the weathering and erosion of coastlines
different forms of rocks
different types of plate boundaries
fossils that are similar found on separate continents
15
Which land formation occurs as a result of the plates folding upon one another?
earthquake
mountain range
river
volcano
16
Which layer of the Earth contain molten rock called magma?
Outer Core
Inner Core
Mantle
Crust
17
Which of the following best explains why the tectonic plates of Earth move?
heat convection from the mantle
conduction from solar heating
ocean currents
global winds
