Earth Science Quiz

Which layer of Earth is solid and where life exists?

• Core

• Crust

• Mantle

• Tectonic plates

What are tectonic plates?

• Layers of sediment

• Portions of Earth's crust and upper mantle

• Traces of living things

• Types of rocks

What is metamorphic rock?

• Rock formed from lava

• Rock formed from sediment layers

• Rock formed when preexisting rock is heated and squeezed

• Rock formed from fossils

What is erosion?

• The breakdown of rock

• The movement and wearing away of rock

• The formation of new rock

• The creation of fossils

What is the solid top layer of Earth called?

• Core

• Mantle

• Crust

• Tectonic plates

What is the term for the movement and wearing away of rock from one place to another?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Fossilization

• Metamorphism

Which layer would you find dinosaur fossils in?

• Top Layer

• Middle Layer

• Bottom Layer

• Surface Layer

What is the purpose of terracing in agriculture?

• To increase water flow

• To prevent soil erosion

• To plant more trees

• To build houses

Which of the following is NOT a way to prevent soil erosion?

• Natural vegetation

• Riprapping

• Overgrazing

• Contour plowing

What is the main cause of erosion by ice?

• Melting

• Freezing

• Glaciers

• Rain