Earth and its habitats, structure of the earth, volcanoes, earthquakes

What are the two main types of volcanoes?

• cinder cones and lava domes

• shield volcanoes and stratovolcanoes

• calderas and fissure vents

• pyroclastic cones and volcanic plugs

What causes earthquakes to occur?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tectonic plate movements and the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust

• Meteorite impacts

• Global warming

Which layer of the Earth is known for its solid, rigid properties?

• mesosphere

• asthenosphere

• hydrosphere

• lithosphere

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

• crust

• atmosphere

• core

• mantle

Which type of volcano is known for its explosive eruptions?

• Shield volcanoes

• Calderas

• Stratovolcanoes

• Lava domes

What is the main reason behind the movement of tectonic plates causing earthquakes?

• Alien interference

• Movement of ocean currents

• Build-up of stress along plate boundaries

• Global warming

Which layer of the Earth is the thickest?

• crust

• core

• mantle

• outer core

Name a habitat that is extremely cold and covered in ice.

• Antarctic

• Tundra

• Desert

• Arctic

What is the middle layer of the Earth called?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• core

Which type of volcano has a broad, gently sloping cone?

• Caldera volcano

• Shield volcano

• Cinder cone volcano

• Stratovolcano