Geological Process Final Review

What are the main layers of the Earth, starting from the innermost layer?

• Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core
• Inner Core, Outer Core, Mantle, Crust
• Mantle, Crust, Outer Core, Inner Core
• Crust, Outer Core, Mantle, Inner Core

Which layer of the Earth is primarily composed of iron?

• Mantle
• Crust
• Outer Core
• Inner Core

What type of rock is most commonly found in oceanic crust?

• Granite
• Basalt
• Gabbro
• Limestone

Which type of crust is generally thicker?

• Oceanic Crust
• Continental Crust
• Both are the same thickness
• Neither, they are both thin

What is the lithosphere?

• The outer layer of the Earth
• The layer that can flow like silly putty
• The solid part of the mantle
• The combination of the crust and uppermost mantle

What process describes how rocks can change from one type to another?

• The Rock Cycle
• The Water Cycle
• The Carbon Cycle
• The Mineral Cycle

Which type of rock forms from cooling magma?

• Sedimentary
• Metamorphic
• Igneous
• Fossilized

What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

• Volcanic eruptions
• Movement of tectonic plates
• Weather changes
• Human activities

What is the main difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

• Renewable resources can be replaced quickly, non-renewable cannot
• Non-renewable resources are more expensive
• Renewable resources are always cleaner
• There is no difference

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

• Solar energy
• Wind energy
• Natural gas
• Hydropower