Earth Science Quiz

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

• Mantle

• Inner Core

• Crust

• Outer Core

What process involves the breaking down of rocks?

• Sedimentation

• Erosion

• Compaction

• Weathering

Which layer of the Earth is liquid?

• Inner Core

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Crust

What is the term for the point where an earthquake begins?

• Epicenter

• Focus

• Fault

• Seismic Zone

What is the greatest damage during an earthquake typically found at?

• Focus

• Epicenter

• Fault Line

• Seismic Wave

What is the process called when other minerals are transported naturally?

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Sedimentation

• Weathering

Which layer of the Earth is solid and smaller than the outer core?

• Outer Core

• Crust

• Mantle

• Inner Core

What is a fracture found between two blocks of rock called?

• Epicenter

• Fault

• Focus

• Seismic Zone

What is the term for any shaking of the ground?

• Tremor

• Seismic Activity

• Earthquake

• Aftershock

Which layer of the Earth is composed of soil, rock, and minerals?

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Crust