APES Quiz 16.1

Which of the following is NOT one of the earth's interior concentric zones?

• the asthenosphere
• the crust
• the mantle
• the core

The Earth zone with the most volume and mass is the 

• lithosphere.
• core.
• crust.
• mantle.

Which of the following statements about Earth's mantle is FALSE?

• The mantle is Earth's largest zone.
• The outermost part of the mantle is partially melted rock.
• The outermost part of the mantle is rigid.
• Iron is a major constituent of the mantle.

Which of the following is the source of most nonrenewable resources we use?

• core
• asthenosphere
• mantle
• crust

The asthenosphere is

• the outer atmosphere.
• the inner core of Earth.
• a plastic region in the crust.
• a plastic region in the mantle

The majority of earthquakes and volcanoes occur

• in the interior of continents.
• on oceanic islands.
• along the edge of continents.
• in the open ocean.

A _____ is NOT one of the three types of boundaries between lithospheric plates.

• transform fault
• mantle fault
• convergent plate boundary
• divergent plate boundary

Tectonic plates move apart in opposite directions at a 

• divergent plate boundary.
• transform fault.
• convergent plate boundary.
• subduction zone.

The movement of lithospheric plates is significant because it

• explains the formation of waterfalls and river canyons.
• predicts where certain natural hazards are likely to be found.
• explains formation of ocean currents.
• predicts where endangered species might be found.

The energy sources primarily responsible for Earth's external geological processes are

• energy from the sun and magnetism.
• energy from the sun and gravity.
• energy from the sun and heat from Earth's interior.
• gravity and magnetism.