The Earth Inside and Out Review

Which of the following is the closest planet to the Sun?

• Earth

• Mars

• Mercury

• Venus

What is the Earth's innermost layer called?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Core

• Lithosphere

The layer of the Earth where magma is found is called the:

• Crust

• Mantle

• Core

• Atmosphere

Which layer of the Earth is responsible for creating Earth's magnetic field?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer core

• Inner core

The atmosphere is composed primarily of which two gases?

• Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen and Oxygen

• Hydrogen and Helium

• Nitrogen and Argon

What is the theory that explains the movement of Earth's continents over geological time called?

• Plate Tectonics

• Continental Drift

• Seafloor Spreading

• Subduction

Which sphere of the Earth includes all living organisms?

• Lithosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

What is the process called by which water from the Earth's surface enters the atmosphere?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Infiltration

Which body of water has the greatest average depth?

• River

• Lake

• Ocean

• Sea

The area of land drained by a river and its tributaries is called a:

• Continental Shelf

• Basin

• Drainage Basin

• Aquifer