The Geosphere I
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
Irregularities on the surface of the geosphere are called...
- A.
Mountains ranges.
- B.
Continental platforms.
- C.
Relief.
Correct Answer
C. Relief. -
- 2.
These are...
- A.
Volcanic islands.
- B.
Ridges.
- C.
Trenches.
Correct Answer
B. Ridges. -
- 3.
The continental platform end in a sharp drop called [ _________ ].
Correct Answer
shelf - 4.
Which of the following are layers of our planet? (Multiple answer).
- A.
Biosphere.
- B.
Cromosphere.
- C.
Geosphere.
- D.
Atmosphere.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Biosphere.
C. Geosphere.
D. Atmosphere. -
- 5.
The Earth's core is molten.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The Earth's core is divided in two parts: the outer core (liquid) and the inner core (solid).Rate this question:
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- 6.
The dividing lines between layers and sublayers of the geosphere are called [ ___________ ].
Correct Answer
discontinuities - 7.
Mark the correct statements about the lithospehre.
- A.
It is a continuous layer.
- B.
It is divided in lithospheric or tectonic plates.
- C.
It floats in the astenosphere.
- D.
It is made up of crust and part of the upper mantle.
Correct Answer(s)
B. It is divided in lithospheric or tectonic plates.
D. It is made up of crust and part of the upper mantle.Explanation
The lithosphere is an outer layer of the geosphere, combination of crust and the upper part of the mantle.
It is fragmented.
And it is floating in the mantle, the astenosphere is not considered a continuous layer anymore.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Look at the picture. This plate boundary shows subduction.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Subduction: one tectonic plate (oceanic crust) moves under another tectonic plate (continental crust) and sinks into the mantle as the plates convergeRate this question:
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- 9.
A sample of crust has a mass of 12g and a volume of 4cm3. Find its density.
Correct Answer
3g/cm3Explanation
d = m/V --> d = 12g/4cm3 = 3g/cm3 WRITE UNITS!!!!Rate this question:
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