Unit 2: Earth's Structure Review

What is the composition of Earth's crust?

• water and organic matter

• granite and other light-colored rocks

• iron and nickel

• basalt and dark-colored rocks

In which atmospheric layer is a vacuum-like environment with rare atmospheric gases found?

• exosphere

• stratosphere

• troposphere

• mesosphere

Which biome is characterized by dry regions with low precipitation?

• Desert

• Rainforest

• Tundra

• Savanna

How do scientists utilize seismic waves to understand Earth's interior?

• by measuring the intensity of seismic waves during volcanoes

• by analyzing the speed and direction of seismic waves through refraction

• by studying the frequency of seismic waves caused by human activities

• by observing the amplitude of seismic waves in different regions

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In which geological setting are normal faults commonly found?

• convergent plate boundaries

• subduction zones

• divergent plate boundaries

• transform plate boundaries

How are hotspot volcanoes typically formed?

• by tectonic plate collisions

• from subduction zones

• through magma sources beneath Earth's crust

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According to the rock cycle, which geological processes are involved in the formation of sedimentary rocks?

• Weathering and erosion

• Melting and cooling

• Heat and pressure

• Volcanic activity

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Which of the following factors primarily influences global wind patterns?

• temperature of the ocean

• Earth’s magnetic field

• ocean currents

• solar radiation

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What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

• fossilized rock

• igneous rock

• metamorphic rock

• sedimentary rock

Match the characteristic to the layer of Earth.

• supports mountains and valleys

• crust

• generates Earth’s magnetic field

• inner core

• is solid in nature

• outer core

• is partially molten

• mantle