Geological Process Final

Front

What are the main layers of the Earth, starting from the innermost layer?

Back

Inner Core, Outer Core, Mantle, Crust

Front

Which layer of the Earth is primarily composed of iron? Options: Mantle, Crust, Outer Core, Inner Core

Back

Inner Core

Front

What type of rock is most commonly found in oceanic crust? Options: Granite, Basalt, Gabbro, Limestone

Back

Basalt

Front

Which type of crust is generally thicker? Oceanic Crust, Continental Crust, Both are the same thickness, Neither, they are both thin

Back

Continental Crust

Front

What is the lithosphere?

Back

The combination of the crust and uppermost mantle

Front

What process describes how rocks can change from one type to another?

Back

The Rock Cycle

Front

Which type of rock forms from cooling magma? Options: Sedimentary, Metamorphic, Igneous, Fossilized

Back

Igneous

Front

What is the primary cause of earthquakes? Options: Volcanic eruptions, Movement of tectonic plates, Weather changes, Human activities

Back

Movement of tectonic plates

Front

What is the main difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

Back

Renewable resources can be replaced quickly, non-renewable cannot.

Front

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource? Solar energy, Wind energy, Natural gas, Hydropower

Back

Natural gas