Earth Science

Front

What happens to the average temperature of the planets with greater distance from the Sun?

Back

Decreases with greater distance from the Sun

Answer explanation

When a planet is near the Sun it increases in average temperature. But, when a planet is far away from the Sun its average temperature decreases.

Front

Which of the following is more denser? Continental crust, Oceanic crust

Back

Oceanic crust

Answer explanation

Oceanic plates are denser than continental ones. This is because they are made of denser rocks. Oceanic plates are typically composed of basalt.

Front

Which of the following rocks is made through fast cooling?

• Igneous rocks
• Metamorphic rocks
• Sedimentary rocks

Back

Igneous rocks

Answer explanation

The magma, called lava when molten rock erupts on the surface, cools and solidifies almost instantly when it is exposed to the relatively cool temperature of the atmosphere.

Front

What type of rocks cool slowly without ever reaching the surface?

Back

Intrusive Igneous Rocks

Answer explanation

Intrusive rocks, also called plutonic rocks, cool slowly without ever reaching the surface.

Front

What is believed to be the source of the earth's magnetic field?

Back

Outer Core

Answer explanation

The source of the magnetic field is the iron-rich liquid outer core of the Earth. This liquid moves in complex ways as a result of the convection of the heat deep within the core and of the rotation of the planet.

Front

Igneous

Back

Fire-formed

Front

Which statement best describes the geocentric model of our solar system?

Back

The Earth is located at the center of the model.

Answer explanation

The geocentric model is a debunked theory that the Earth is the center of the universe, with the sun and planets revolving around it.

Front

Where is the tallest mountain, Olympus Mons located?

Back

Mars

Answer explanation

The tallest mountain and largest volcano is found on planet Mars.

Front

Order the following from oldest to youngest: Universe, Milky Way, Solar System

Back

Universe, Milky Way, Solar System

Answer explanation

The Universe is the oldest, then the Milky Way Galaxy, then the Solar System. The reason behind that is when the Universe formed, most of the Galaxies formed while the Universe was still young. The Solar System formed long after the Milky Way Galaxy.

Front

The water cycle involves two Earth’s subsystems to interact with. What are these spheres? Options: Biosphere and Atmosphere, Atmosphere and Lithosphere, Hydrosphere and Atmosphere, Lithosphere and Hydrosphere

Back

Hydrosphere and Atmosphere

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