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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which layer of Earth do scientists believe is most likely made of solid metals?
crust
mantle
inner core
outer core
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which layer of Earth is the thinnest?
crust
mantle
inner core
outer core
- 3. Multiple Choice
In the diagram, which layer is believed to be in a liquid state?
A
B
C
D
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which is the best description of the characteristics of the asthenosphere?
solid but flowing
liquid but dense
hot but solid metal
brittle but shifting
- 5. Multiple Choice
What would be the best model of the earth's layers?
A metal ball bearing (solid) suspended in oil (liquid)
Gelatin (red semi-solid) on top of a cracker (brittle solid)
A ball of clay (solid) filled with water (liquid)
Rubber ball (flexible solid) painted red (thin solid covering)
- 6. Multiple Choice
Igneous and sedimentary rocks could each be changed into metamorphic rock if they are changed by -
weathering.
organisms,
pressure.
cementation.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Sedimentary rock can contain evidence of life because of all the following are properties of sedimentary rock EXCEPT -
it can be made from mud.
it is created under the ocean.
it is formed by melting rock.
it can contain organic material.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Divergent boundaries cause
ridges
plateaus
mountains
beaches
- 9. Multiple Choice
Convergent boundaries make
mountains
earthquakes
tsunamis
trenches
- 10. Multiple Choice
Sedimentary rock can be changed into igneous rock if sediments are –
compacted.
deposited.
weathered.
melted.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which plate is named the Eurasion plate?
A
B
C
D
- 12. Multiple Choice
An image of the relative motion at a tectonic plate boundary is provided. What event will occur at the boundary shown?
Mountain formation
Earthquake
Trench Formation
Volcanic Island Formation
- 13. Multiple Choice
What event will most likely occur at a divergent plate boundary?
The plates will form a mountain chain.
One plate will subduct under the other.
The plates will form an ocean basin.
A fault line will form and earthquakes will result.
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