Magic School Quiz

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

• Crust
• Mantle
• Core
• Lithosphere

Which layer of the Earth is made up of solid rock?

• Crust
• Mantle
• Core
• Lithosphere

Which layer of the Earth is the thickest?

• Crust
• Mantle
• Core
• Lithosphere

What are the three main layers of the Earth's interior?

• Crust, Mantle, Core
• Lithosphere, Mantle, Core
• Crust, Asthenosphere, Inner Core
• Lithosphere, Asthenosphere, Outer Core

Which layer of the Earth is divided into tectonic plates?

• Crust
• Mantle
• Asthenosphere
• Lithosphere

What are the slow movements of the Earth's tectonic plates called?

• Earthquakes
• Volcanic eruptions
• Folding
• Plate tectonics

Which type of mountain is formed by the folding of rock layers?

• Volcanic mountains
• Fold mountains
• Fault-block mountains
• Dome mountains

What are the openings in the Earth's crust where molten rock, ash, and gases erupt called?

• Fjords
• Canyons
• Caves
• Volcanoes

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

• Erosion
• Tsunami
• Earthquake
• Landslide

Which type of boundary occurs when two tectonic plates move apart?

• Transform boundary
• Convergent boundary
• Divergent boundary
• Subduction boundary