Earth Science Quiz

What are the different layers of the Earth?

• Crust, Mantle, Core

• Soil, Water, Air

• Rock, Sand, Soil

• Inner Core, Outer Core, Mantle

Which of the following features can be used to describe the layers of the Earth?

• Color and Shape

• Temperature and Thickness

• Weight and Volume

• Density and Mass

Why is soil important?

• It is used to build houses.

• It supports plant growth.

• It is a source of water.

• It is used to make glass.

What are the three types of rocks?

• Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic

• Hard, Soft, Medium

• Large, Small, Medium

• Rough, Smooth, Grainy

What is the rock cycle?

• The process of rock formation and transformation

• The process of soil erosion

• The process of water cycle

• The process of plant growth

What is an element?

• A substance that is made of only one type of atom

• A mixture of different substances

• A compound of two or more elements

• A type of rock

What is an alloy?

• A pure metal

• A mixture of two or more metals

• A type of rock

• A type of soil

What is the reactivity series used for?

• To determine the hardness of metals

• To determine which extraction method is required

• To determine the color of metals

• To determine the weight of metals

What is a blast furnace used for?

• To extract iron from its ore

• To melt gold

• To purify water

• To make glass

What is electrolysis?

• The process of using electricity to break down a substance

• The process of heating metals

• The process of cooling metals

• The process of mixing metals