Earth Structure MCQ Test: Trivia Quiz
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Earth Structure MCQ Test: The earth is made up of different layers, with each have a composition that makes it unique from the others. Did you know that the inner core is mostly made of liquid too hot that it melts iron? Each layer is a spherical shell that holds something different from the other, and as one goes deeper, the hotter it becomes. Take up this quiz and get to review what you know about the earth`s layer.
- 1.Where do earthquakes occur?
- A.
Divergent Plate Boundaries
- B.
Convergent Plate Boundaries
- C.
Transform Plate Boundaries
- D.
All of the Above
- 2.
![Cross-section of the lithosphere during an earthquake.
What do the circles (D) around the focus represent? - ProProfs]( "Cross-section of the lithosphere during an earthquake.
What do the circles (D) around the focus represent?")
Cross-section of the lithosphere during an earthquake. What do the circles (D) around the focus represent?- A.
The epicenter of the earthquake
- B.
Rocks pushing in toward the focus
- C.
The fault where the earthquakes is happening
- D.
Waves of energy released by the earthquake traveling outward
- 3.Volcanoes have different shapes and different types of eruptions. Which type of volcano has gently sloping sides and quiet eruptions?
- A.
Composite Volcano
- B.
Shield Volcano
- C.
Cinder Cone Volcano
- D.
Pyroclastic Volcano
- 4.The Rocky Mountains formed when the Pacific plate collided with the North American plate. Which of the following terms describes this process?
- A.
Convergent Boundary
- B.
Ridge Push
- C.
Transform Boundary
- D.
Divergent Boundary
- 5.As a glacier moves along the ground it transports rocks. These rocks pass over the ground and create scratches in the bedrock. Which statement correctly describes these processes?
- A.
The transport of rocks is an example of weathering and the scratching of the bedrock is an example of erosion.
- B.
The transport of rocks and the scratching of the bedrock are both examples of weathering.
- C.
The transport of rocks and the scratching of the bedrock are both examples of erosion.
- D.
The transport of rocks is an example of erosion and the scratching of the bedrock is an example of weathering.
- 6.The difference between the three types of rocks is
- A.
The layers present
- B.
The minerals they contain
- C.
How they are formed
- D.
Where they are found
- 7.The motion of tectonic plates can cause both slow and rapid changes in Earth's surface. Which is an example of a rapid change?
- A.
Mountain Range Formation
- B.
Formation of an Ocean Trench
- C.
Earthquake
- D.
Seafloor Spreading
- 8.What is magma?
- A.
Blocks
- B.
Molten rock on Earth's surface
- C.
Molten rock within Earth's crust
- D.
Volcanic ash
- 9.
![Many of the countries shown in the map below were affected by an earthquake on December 26, 2003. The solid red lines on the map indicate the path of the waves.
What term refers to the point on the surface, shown by the dot at the center of the waves?
- ProProfs]( "Many of the countries shown in the map below were affected by an earthquake on December 26, 2003. The solid red lines on the map indicate the path of the waves.
What term refers to the point on the surface, shown by the dot at the center of the waves?")
Many of the countries shown in the map below were affected by an earthquake on December 26, 2003. The solid red lines on the map indicate the path of the waves. What term refers to the point on the surface, shown by the dot at the center of the waves?- A.
Fault
- B.
Epicenter
- C.
Focus
- D.
Plate Boundary
- 10.The movement of tectonic plates is so slow and gradual that you cannot see or feel the moving. As a result, scientists depend on the global positioning system (GPS) to verify their motion. Satellites can measure the small distances that GPS ground stations move over time. In what units is the movement of tectonic plates measured?
- A.
Meters/day
- B.
Kilometers/month
- C.
Centimeters/year
- D.
Meters/week
- 11.
![This diagram shows the formation of fault-block mountains. The arrows show the direction of force. The curving line on the top of each figure depicts a river.
What does the letter J represent? - ProProfs]( "This diagram shows the formation of fault-block mountains. The arrows show the direction of force. The curving line on the top of each figure depicts a river.
What does the letter J represent?")
This diagram shows the formation of fault-block mountains. The arrows show the direction of force. The curving line on the top of each figure depicts a river. What does the letter J represent?- A.
A river
- B.
A rock layer
- C.
The fault line
- D.
Human-made border
- 12.Why do most earthquakes take place at tectonic plate boundaries?
- A.
The rock in the interior of a tectonic plate is stronger, so it does not deform.
- B.
Earthquakes take place where energy is transferred to rock by the motion of tectonic plates.
- C.
Earthquakes can only occur at places where magma can reach the surface and transfer energy to rocks.
- D.
Earthquakes take place where a cold front meets a warm front.
- 13.Volcanic islands can form over hot spots. The Hawaiian islands started forming over hot spots in the Pacific Ocean millions of years ago. What process causes the hot, solid rock to rise through the mantle at these locations?
- A.
Conduction
- B.
Convection
- C.
Radiation
- D.
Condensation
- 14.How are folded mountains formed?
- A.
By tension
- B.
By shear stress
- C.
By compression
- D.
By volcanic activity
- 15.Which volcanic feature forms a steep-walled depression around a volcano's vent?
- A.
Shield Volcano
- B.
Fissure
- C.
Lava plateau
- D.
Crater
- 16.
- A.
A syncline
- B.
An anticline
- C.
A folded mountain
- D.
A fault block mountain
- 17.How are volcanic mountains formed?
- A.
By tension
- B.
By earthquakes
- C.
By shear stress
- D.
By eruptions
- 18.How does pyroclastic material differ from lava?
- A.
Unlike lava, pyroclastic material erupts onto Earth's surface.
- B.
Unlike lava, pyroclastic material is associated with violent eruptions.
- C.
Unlike lava, pyroclastic material erupts from shield volcanoes.
- D.
Unlike lava, pyroclastic material is associated with nonviolent eruptions.
- 19.The movement of tectonic plates can affect the Earth in several ways. Which of the following is NOT an effect of tectonic plate movement?
- A.
Tsnumai Waves
- B.
Seismic Waves
- C.
Volcanic Formation
- D.
Tornado Formation
- 20.What causes most of the human injuries and property damage during a major earthquake?
- A.
Taking shelter indoors under a desk or table
- B.
Falling into large cracks that form in the ground
- C.
Violent winds caused by the rapid movement of the ground
- D.
Collapsing buildings and other structures due to vibrations in the ground
- 21.Which of the following statements best describes why an experiment should be repeated?
- A.
An experiment should be repeated to ensure that data results are accurate.
- B.
An experiment should be repeated to change the control variable.
- C.
An experiment should be repeated to create graphs and write observations.
- D.
An experiment should be repeated because science is fun.
- 22.In order to be classified as a mineral a substance must be...
- A.
Naturally occuring
- B.
Inorganic or non-living
- C.
Have a crystalline structure
- D.
All of the Above
- 23.The three compositional layers of Earth are the core, the mantle, and the crust. Which answer best describes the crust?
- A.
The central part of Earth below the mantle
- B.
The thin and solid outermost layer of Earth
- C.
The hot,convecting layer of rock next to the core
- D.
The layer of Earth on which tectonic plates move
- 24.Which term describes a collection of observations on which a scientific explanation is based?
- A.
Independent Variable
- B.
Scientfic Theory
- C.
Fieldwork
- D.
Empirical Evidence
- 25.During a class project, Felicia makes a poster to compare scientific laws and scientific theories. Which of the following statements should Felicia include on her poster to summarize the difference between scientific laws and scientific theories?
- A.
Scientific theories explain why something happens, and scientific laws describe what happens.
- B.
Scientific theories require scientific evidence and scientific laws do not.
- C.
Scientific laws are frequently modified, but scientific theories rarely change as new information becomes available.
- D.
Scientific theories are based on observation and scientific laws are based on opinions.
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