Exploring Earth's Geologic Wonders

Exploring Earth's Geologic Wonders

6th Grade

16 Qs

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Exploring Earth's Geologic Wonders

Exploring Earth's Geologic Wonders

Assessment

Quiz

Science

6th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-2, MS-ESS2-3, MS-ESS3-2

+8

Standards-aligned

Created by

Neal Gillich

Used 6+ times

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16 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Mantle

Crust

Core

Lithosphere

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of volcano is characterized by gentle slopes and eruptions of fluid lava?

Composite volcano

Shield volcano

Cinder cone volcano

Stratovolcano

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

Volcanic eruptions

Tectonic plate movements

Ocean currents

Weather changes

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which process in the rock cycle involves the cooling and solidification of magma?

Erosion

Metamorphism

Sedimentation

Crystallization

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which layer of the Earth is composed mostly of liquid iron and nickel?

Inner core

Outer core

Mantle

Crust

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Explain how the movement of tectonic plates can lead to the formation of mountains.

Tectonic plates move apart, creating space for mountains to form.

Tectonic plates slide past each other, causing mountains to rise.

Tectonic plates collide, pushing the Earth's crust upward to form mountains.

Tectonic plates sink, allowing mountains to emerge.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Describe the process of sedimentary rock formation in the rock cycle.

Sedimentary rocks form from the cooling of magma.

Sedimentary rocks form from the compaction and cementation of sediments.

Sedimentary rocks form from the melting of existing rocks.

Sedimentary rocks form from the transformation of igneous rocks.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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