Earth and Space Science Quiz

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

• core

• crust

• atmosphere

• mantle

Which layer of the Earth is made up of solid rock and is divided into tectonic plates?

• hydrosphere

• biosphere

• atmosphere

• lithosphere

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What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

• Angry gods shaking the earth

• Alien spacecraft landing

• Global warming

• Movement of tectonic plates

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What is the term for a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, sometimes causing great destruction?

• earthquake

• tornado

• hurricane

• blizzard

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Which type of volcano is characterized by explosive eruptions and steep-sided cones?

• Shield volcanoes

• Cinder cone volcanoes

• Caldera volcanoes

• Stratovolcanoes

What is the molten rock beneath the Earth's surface called?

• rock

• water

• lava

• magma

What is the term for the opening in the Earth's crust through which lava, ash, and gases are ejected during a volcanic eruption?

• hurricane

• volcano

• tornado

• earthquake

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Which scale is used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes?

• Fahrenheit scale

• Celsius scale

• Kelvin scale

• Richter scale

What is the term for the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake?

• Zenith

• Apex

• Centerpoint

• Epicenter

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What is the term for the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves?

• tornado

• hurricane

• earthquake

• volcano eruption

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