Exploring Earth's Layers and Processes

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Science
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10th Grade
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Loree Cox
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which layer of the Earth is the outermost layer?
Mantle
Crust
Outer Core
Inner Core
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary evidence supporting the existence of Earth's four distinct layers?
Fossil records
Seismic wave data
Volcanic eruptions
Ocean currents
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which layer of the Earth is responsible for generating the magnetic field?
Crust
Mantle
Outer Core
Inner Core
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the Earth's magnetic field affect its processes?
It causes earthquakes
It protects the planet from solar winds
It influences ocean currents
It determines the climate
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main component of the Earth's crust?
Iron
Nickel
Silicate minerals
Carbon
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which process describes the cycling of matter in Earth's interior?
Photosynthesis
Thermal convection
Erosion
Sedimentation
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the approximate thickness of the Earth's crust?
5-10 km
30-50 km
100-200 km
500-1000 km
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
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