The Ultimate Trivia Quiz On Earth Science!

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Over the next months, before it is time to take up the big quiz, it is important to ensure that you have everything that you learned this year on the lockdown. Do you feel you like are ready to tackle it or do you need some revision material? Test out the answer you just gave by taking up the quiz below. All the best!

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1.

Where do hurricanes form?
- A.
  
  On Lakes
- B.
  
  Over The Ocean
- C.
  
  On Land
- D.
  
  On Islands
2.

What event can cause much damage from the shaking of the Earth's crust?
- A.
  
  Hurricane
- B.
  
  Tornado
- C.
  
  Thunderstorm
- D.
  
  Earthquake
3.

What is the opening that spews out lava called?
- A.
  
  Hurricane
- B.
  
  Volcano
- C.
  
  Crater
- D.
  
  Tornado
4.

Which of the following is a natural resource?
- A.
  
  Computers
- B.
  
  Wood
- C.
  
  Books
- D.
  
  Pencils
5.

What is the top layer of the soil called?
- A.
  
  Strata
- B.
  
  Dirt
- C.
  
  Topsoil
- D.
  
  Earth
6.

Which of these is a soil that is better to grow plants in?
- A.
  
  Loam
- B.
  
  Sand
- C.
  
  Clay
- D.
  
  Rocks
7.

What is the hard, dark substance found in the ground that is mined for fuel?
- A.
  
  Coal
- B.
  
  Granite
- C.
  
  Fossils
- D.
  
  Limestone
8.

What substance can layers of decayed plants form over time?
- A.
  
  Peat
- B.
  
  Lava
- C.
  
  Granite
- D.
  
  Water
9.

Which of these types of pollution occurs naturally?
- A.
  
  Exhaust
- B.
  
  Sewage
- C.
  
  Volcanic Ash
- D.
  
  Smog
10.

What are mounds of sand that have been windblown called?
- A.
  
  Mountains
- B.
  
  Dunes
- C.
  
  Waves
- D.
  
  Hills
11.

What famous volcano erupted in 1980 after many years of dormancy?
- A.
  
  Mount St. Helens
- B.
  
  Krakatoa
- C.
  
  Mt Fuji
- D.
  
  Mt Hood
12.

What destructive event can happen when it rains for a long period of time?
- A.
  
  Blasting
- B.
  
  Eruption
- C.
  
  Drought
- D.
  
  Flood
13.

What word means "the shakes that come after the earthquakes"?
- A.
  
  Aftershocks
- B.
  
  Shatters
- C.
  
  Earthshakes
- D.
  
  Little Earthquakes
14.

What happens when hot and cold water meet?
- A.
  
  The Hot Water Floats On Top
- B.
  
  The Cold Water Floats On Top
- C.
  
  The Two Mix Equally
- D.
  
  The Hot Water Disappears
15.

What are the pilots who guide ship captains to docking areas safely called?
- A.
  
  Harbor Pilots
- B.
  
  Sun Pilots
- C.
  
  Ship Pilots
- D.
  
  Moon Pilots
16.

What activity allows humans to go underwater with oxygen tanks and a wetsuit?
- A.
  
  Scuba Diving
- B.
  
  Snorkeling
- C.
  
  Plundering
- D.
  
  Skiing
17.

What happens to the pressure of water as depth under the water increases?
- A.
  
  It Increases
- B.
  
  It Doesn't Exist
- C.
  
  It Decreases
- D.
  
  It Stays The Same
18.

What polluting material can choke an animal by getting caught around its neck?
- A.
  
  Oil
- B.
  
  Tin Can
- C.
  
  Acid
- D.
  
  Plastic Rings
19.

Which of these was one of the original universal elements?
- A.
  
  Plants
- B.
  
  Heart
- C.
  
  Garbage
- D.
  
  Air
20.

Deep trenches such as the Grand Canyon were formed by what process?
- A.
  
  Evaporation
- B.
  
  Erosion
- C.
  
  Schism
- D.
  
  Volcanic Action