Earth Science Quiz

What are the three main types of rocks in the rock cycle?

• Igneous, volcanic, and sedimentary rocks

• Sedimentary, volcanic, and crystalline rocks

• Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks

• Metamorphic, volcanic, and sedimentary rocks

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

• Earth's crust

• Outer core

• Mantle

• Inner core

What is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces by physical or chemical means?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Dissolution

• Fragmentation

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

• Weathering only occurs in water, erosion only on land.

• Weathering moves material, erosion breaks it down.

• Weathering and erosion are the same process.

• Weathering breaks down material, erosion moves it.

During which phase of the moon can a lunar eclipse occur?

• Waxing Crescent

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

Name the constellation known as 'The Hunter' in the night sky.

• Gemini

• Leo

• Orion

• Draco

What are the four main processes involved in the rock cycle?

• Weathering and erosion, Deposition and sedimentation, Heat and pressure, Melting and solidification

• Freezing and thawing, Compaction and cementation, Subduction and uplift, Crystallization and recrystallization

• Volcanism and eruption, Sublimation and deposition, Cooling and solidification, Subduction and orogeny

• Chemical weathering and oxidation, Glacial erosion and abrasion, Tectonic uplift and subsidence, Sublimation and condensation

Which layer of the Earth is the hottest and made up of molten iron and nickel?

• Outer core

• Mantle

• Crust

• Inner core

How do glaciers contribute to weathering and erosion?

• Glaciers increase precipitation

• Glaciers physically break down rocks, carry sediments, and carve valleys.

• Glaciers create deserts

• Glaciers cause volcanic eruptions

Explain the difference between mechanical and chemical weathering.

• Mechanical weathering occurs in water, while chemical weathering occurs in air.

• Mechanical weathering is physical, while chemical weathering is chemical.

• Mechanical weathering is caused by animals, while chemical weathering is caused by plants.

• Mechanical weathering is chemical, while chemical weathering is physical.